PLR 205

COMPANY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Validity : 3 Years SPECIFICATION CARBON STEEL, CLAD AND LINED

PIPE MANUFACTURING FOR LINEPIPE APPLICATIONS
ACCORDING TO API SPEC 5L AND DNV-OS-F101
Expired Date : 01-11-2021 (SWEET AND SOUR SERVICE, ONSHORE AND
OFFSHORE)
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION PIPELINES - RISERS
GS EP PLR 205
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CARBON STEEL, CLAD AND LINED PIPE MANUFACTURING FOR

L0512618 - Riyan-Bagas PERMANA
LINEPIPE APPLICATIONS ACCORDING TO API SPEC 5L AND DNV-OS-

F101 (SWEET AND SOUR SERVICE, ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE)
Second adaptation including minor modification for referential that referring to

01 11/2018 non transferable referential from previous operator
00 08/2017 RE-BRANDING FOR PHM
Rev. Date Purpose of the revision
Owning entity: RPE/MAT Managing entity: RPE
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Digital Signature Section
No Role Name Position Entity Date

1 Drafter Ardian FANDIKA MATERIAL & WELDING REF. RPE 31-10-2018
SPECIALIST II 05:19 PM
2 Reviewer Kentus WIKANTIYOSO PERF. EVAL. & MTH. RPE 01-11-2018
PLANNING COORDINATOR 08:38 AM
3 Approver Suryani SURYANI HEAD OF TECH. REF. & RPE 01-11-2018
PERF. EVAL. DIV. 02:32 PM
4 Authorizer Anto SUNARYANTO EXEC. VP OF OPR. & EK EVP 01-11-2018
DISTRICT MGR. 05:12 PM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Scope ...................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Reference documents .............................................................................................................. 6
3. Amendments to API SPEC 5L .................................................................................................. 10
1. Scope .................................................................................................................................... 10
2. Conformity ............................................................................................................................ 11
3. Normative references ............................................................................................................ 13

4. Term and definitions ............................................................................................................. 13
6. Pipe grade, steel name and delivery condition ....................................................................... 14

7. Information to be supplied by the purchaser ......................................................................... 14
8. Manufacturing ...................................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Process of manufacture ............................................................................................................... 16
8.2 Process requiring validation ........................................................................................................ 16
8.3 Starting material .......................................................................................................................... 17
8.4 Tack welds .................................................................................................................................. 18
8.5 Weld seams in COW pipe ........................................................................................................... 18
8.6 Weld seams in SAW pipe ........................................................................................................... 18
8.7 Weld seams in double-seam pipe ................................................................................................ 19
8.8 Treatment of weld seams in EW and LW pipes .......................................................................... 19
8.9 Cold sizing and cold expansion................................................................................................... 19
8.10 Strip/plate end welds ................................................................................................................... 20
8.11 Jointers ........................................................................................................................................ 20
8.12 Heat treatment ............................................................................................................................. 20
8.14 Mother pipes for bends................................................................................................................ 20
9. Acceptance criteria................................................................................................................ 21
9.2 Chemical composition................................................................................................................. 21
9.3 Tensile properties ........................................................................................................................ 24
9.6 Flattening test .............................................................................................................................. 24
9.8 CVN impact test for PSL 2 pipe ................................................................................................. 24
9.9 DWTT test for PSL 2 welded pipe .............................................................................................. 25
9.10 Surface conditions, imperfections and defects ............................................................................ 26

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9.11 Dimensions, mass and tolerances ................................................................................................ 27

9.12 Finish of pipe ends ...................................................................................................................... 28
9.13 Tolerances for the weld seam ...................................................................................................... 29
9.15 Weldability of PSL 2 pipe ........................................................................................................... 32
9.16 Hardness test ............................................................................................................................... 35
10. Inspection ............................................................................................................................. 35

10.1 Types of inspection and inspection documents ........................................................................... 35
10.2 Specific inspection ...................................................................................................................... 35
11. Marking ................................................................................................................................ 39

11.2 Pipe markings .............................................................................................................................. 39
11.3 Couplings markings .................................................................................................................... 40

12. Coatings and thread protectors ............................................................................................. 40

12.2 Thread protectors .................................................................................................................... 40
13. Retention of records.............................................................................................................. 40

14. Pipe loading .......................................................................................................................... 41
15. Documentation ..................................................................................................................... 42
16. Additional requirements in case of plastic strain over 0.5% (i.e.: reeling) ............................... 44
Annex A (normative) Specification for welded jointers ................................................................. 45
Annex B (normative) Manufacturing procedure qualification for PSL 2 pipe .................................. 46
Annex C (normative) Treatment of surface imperfections and defects .......................................... 52
Annex D (normative) Repair welding procedure ........................................................................... 53
Annex E (normative) Non-destructive inspection for other than sour service or offshore
service ......................................................................................................................................... 57
Annex F (normative) Requirements for couplings (PSL 1 only) ....................................................... 58
Annex G (normative) PSL 2 pipe with resistance to ductile fracture propagation ........................... 59
Annex H (normative) PSL 2 pipe ordered for sour service .............................................................. 60
........................................ 68
Annex J (normative) PSL 2 pipe ordered for onshore or offshore service ....................................... 69
Annex K (normative) Non-destructive inspection for pipe ordered for sour service and/or
offshore service and for onshore trunklines .................................................................................. 72
Annex P (normative) Sampling of specimens for MPQT and production tests ................................ 84
Annex Q (normative) Particular requirements for welding consumables ....................................... 87

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Annex R (normative) Heat treatment facilities (furnace and quenching bath)................................ 91

Annex S (normative) Plate or Strip manufacturing requirements for welded pipes ........................ 93
Annex U (normative) Specific additional requirements for clad pipes ............................................ 97
Annex V (normative) Specific additional requirements for lined pipes ........................................ 111
Annex W (normative) Model for PPS .......................................................................................... 120

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1. Scope
This specification defines the Company general requirements for pipe manufacturing of
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lowlines based on API SPEC 5L 45 Edition with the following modifications:
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Paragraph numbers in this specification correspond to API SPEC 5L 45 Edition,
December 2012 and modifications to API SPEC 5L are identified as Add, Modify to
Read, or Not Applicable.
Paragraphs of API SPEC 5L that are not revised remain applicable.
If conflicts arise between this specification and API SPEC 5L, those defined in this
specification shall apply.
2. Reference documents
The reference documents listed below form an integral part of this General Specification.
Pipe manufacturing shall be carried-out to API SPEC 5L, DNV-OS-F101 and the amendments
contained in this specification which are only additional or more stringent requirements.
All codes, specifications, standards and other documents which are referenced in this
specification are listed hereafter. The order of precedence of the applicable documents shall be:
The CONTRACT
The Project Particular Specification (PPS)
The present General Specification
The codes and standards in reference.
EXTERNAL DOCUMENTS
Unless otherwise stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant
appendices and supplements, is the latest revision published at the effective date of this
document.
Reference Title
ANSI/AWS A5.1 Procurement guidelines for consumables - Welding and Allied
Processes - Flux and Gas Shielded Electrical Welding
Processes
API SPEC Q1 Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for
Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas
Industry
API RP 5L1 Recommended Practice for Railroad Transportation of Line Pipe
API RP 5L3 Drop-Weight Tear Tests on Line Pipe

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Reference Title
API RP 5LW Recommended Practice for Transportation of Line Pipe on

Barges and Marine Vessels
API SPEC 5L Specification for Line Pipe
API SPEC 5LC Specification for CRA Line Pipe
API SPEC 5LD Specification for CRA Clad or Lined Steel Pipe
API SPEC 6A Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment
ASME BPVC Section II Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals
Part C
ASME BPVC Section V Non Destructive Examination
ASTM A262 Standard Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular

Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
ASTM A263 Standard Specification for Stainless Chromium Steel-Clad Plate
ASTM A264 Standard Specification for Stainless Chromium-Nickel Steel-Clad

Plate
ASTM A265 Standard Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy-Clad

Steel Plate
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
of Steel Products
ASTM A380 Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of

Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
ASTM A991 Standard Test Method for Conducting Temperature Uniformity

Surveys of Furnaces Used to Heat Treat Steel Products
ASTM B424 Standard Specification for Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu Alloy (UNS N08825,

UNS N08221, and UNS N06845) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
ASTM B443 Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum

Columbium Alloy(UNS N06625) and Nickel-Chromium-
Molybdenum-SiliconAlloy (UNS N06219) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
ASTM B499 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknesses

by the Magnetic Method: Nonmagnetic Coatings on Magnetic
Basis Metals

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Reference Title
ASTM E384 Standard Test Method for Knoop and Vickers Hardness of
Materials
ASTM E45 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of
Steel
ASTM E562 Standard Test Method for Determining Volume Fraction by

Systematic Manual Point Count
ASTM G28 Standard Test Methods of Detecting Susceptibility to

Intergranular Corrosion in Wrought, Nickel-Rich, Chromium-
Bearing Alloys
ASTM G39 Standard Practice for Preparation and Use of Bent-Beam Stress-
Corrosion Test Specimens
ASTM G48 Standard Test Methods for Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Resistance of Stainless Steels and Related Alloys by Use of
Ferric Chloride Solution
AWS 5.9 Specification for Bare Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes and
Rods
BS 7448 (Parts 1; 2) Fracture mechanics toughness tests - Parts 1; 2
DNV-OS-F101 Submarine Pipeline Systems - Section 7D
DNV-RP-C203 Fatigue Design of Offshore Steel Structures
DNV-RP-F112 Design of duplex stainless steel subsea equipment exposed to

cathodic protection
EFC Publication no. 16 Guidelines on materials requirements for carbon and low alloy
steels for H2S-containting environments in oil and gas
production
EN 10160 Ultrasonic testing of steel flat product of thickness equal or

greater than 6 mm (reflection method)
EN 10163 (Parts 1; 2) Delivery requirements for surface condition of hot-rolled steel

plates, wide flats and sections Parts 1; 2
EN 10204 Metallic products - Types of inspection documents
ISO 10893 (Parts 6; 9) Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Parts 6; 9

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Reference Title
ISO 14175 Welding consumables - Gases and gas mixtures for fusion
welding and allied processes
ISO 14344 Welding consumables - Procurement of filler materials and

fluxes
ISO 15156 (All parts) Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Materials for use in H2S
Containing Environments in Oil and Gas Production - All parts
ISO 15614-7 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic

materials - Welding procedure test - Part 7: overlay welding
ISO 17640 Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing -

Techniques, testing levels, and assessment
ISO 2178 Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic substrates. Measurement of

coating thickness. Magnetic method
ISO 3183 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Steel pipe for pipeline
transportation systems
ISO 7539 (All Parts) Corrosion of metals and alloys - Stress corrosion testing All
Parts
ISO 8501 (All parts) Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and
related products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness All
parts
ISO 8502-9 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

related products -- Tests for the assessment of surface
cleanliness -- Part 9: Field method for the conductometric
determination of water-soluble salts.
ISO 9001 Quality managements systems - Requirements.
ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT

personnel
ISO/TS 29001 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Sector-

specific quality management systems - Requirements for
product and service supply organizations
NACE TM 0177 Laboratory Testing of Metals for Resistance to Sulfide Stress

Cracking and Stress Corrosion Cracking in H2S Environments
NACE TM 0284 Evaluation of Pipeline and Pressure Vessel Steels for

Resistance to Hydrogen-Induced Cracking

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Reference Title
NORSOK M-650 Qualification of manufacturers of special materials
UNI EN 10027-1 Designation systems for steels - Part 1: Steel names
PHM GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant
appendices and supplements, is the latest revision published in the applicable yearly collection.
PHM No. Previous No. Title

MHK-COMP-SPE-EP-COR-0170 GS EP COR 170 Materials for upstream sour service

application - Specification for
selection and design

MHK-COMP-SPE-EP-PLR-0100 GS EP PLR 100 Submarine pipeline systems
3. Amendments to API SPEC 5L

Following are the amendments, modifications, additions and comments to the API SPEC 5L
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45
Edition:
1. Scope
Modify to Read
This specification defines the Company general requirements for line pipe manufacturing to be
used in sweet (Region 0) and sour (Region 1, 2 or 3) service application as defined in GS EP
COR 170, onshore and offshore applications within the following scope:
Sweet Mild Sour Intermediate Sour Severe Sour

(1)
Region 0 Region 1 Region 2 Region 3
API SPEC 5L X42

Materials API SPEC 5L X42 - X70 up to API SPEC 5L Gr. X65 for SMLS Pipe
up to API SPEC 5L Gr. X52 for SAWL Pipe
Manufacturing SMLS: QT - Plug Rolling Mill & Mandrel Mill Process exclusively
Process SAWL: TMCP or QT(2)
(1) API SPEC 5L X80 may be considered for specific application with Company HQ Pipelines and Risers
Department approval.

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(2) SAWL with QT delivery condition is acceptable for mother pipe for bends (MPfB) & clad pipes. In
case of clad pipes, the carbon steel part shall be considered for sweet service with grade up to API
SPEC 5L X65.
(3) The definitions of sweet and sour service conditions are stated in the specification GS EP COR 170.
(4) In mild, intermediate and severe sour service, due to the presence of sour effluent, all pipes shall
have a high resistance to all modes of H 2S embrittlement.
This specification shall be used in conjunction with a Project Particular Specification (PPS) to be
made for purpose detailing the additional tests and requirements or the possible modifications to
the present specification, based on the special design conditions of the pipeline project.
2. Conformity
Modify to Read - Clause 2.3

Company approval
Supplier(s) shall be previously audited and approved by Company. A technical audit shall be
performed by HQ Pipelines and Risers Department and non-approved Supplier(s) shall not be
considered on Company projects.
Company can suspend the approval of a manufacturer due to a negative feedback concerning
quality, delivery time, missing documentation or HSE issues.
All sub-Contractors (e.g. raw material supply, NDT, etc.) shall be clearly identified at the bid
stage and shall also be approved by Company.
Quality control / assurance
The Manufacturer and its sub-suppliers shall operate a Quality Assurance system in accordance
with ISO 9001 or ISO/TS 29001, approved by a Company recognized authority. The Quality
Manual shall be submitted prior the start of work. It shall be in particular demonstrated that a
continuous improvement program is in place.
Responsibility for quality control shall rest with the Manufacturer aided by such staff as may be
required. Contractor (and/or Company) shall delegate second party inspection during the entire
manufacturing.
The Manufacturer shall maintain quality records as documentary evidence of compliance with
quality requirements. Quality records shall be available to the Inspector for analysis and review.
The Contractor shall employ competent supervisors to ensure that both the standard of
workmanship and the quality of materials used comply with the requirements of this
specification.
Start of production
Pipe production shall not start without the approval of the Company and until a pre-production
meeting has been held between the Company, the Contractor, the Manufacturer and the
Inspector.
Just before production starting, mill QA Representative accompanied by Inspector shall check at
every production and inspection station, that the relevant working instructions and procedures
are available, complete, conform to the procedures agreed by Company or to Company

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specification requirements. A report shall be issued by Supplier, signed by Inspector and

enclosed with the final dossier.
Minimum inspection requirements
1. All procedures shall have prior approval of HQ Pipelines and Risers Department Company
department. All qualification tests shall take place under the supervision of the Inspector.
2. The Supplier shall notify the Inspector sufficiently in advance to enable him to be present at
qualification tests and at all other tests or stages of manufacture subject to acceptance in
accordance with this specification.
3. The Supplier shall ensure that the Inspector has full and free access to all parts of the Mill
during all fabrication and inspection stages; and shall ensure that materials and pipes are
fabricated in accordance with all the specified requirements and Company's latest approved
procedures.
4. It shall be made available in the Inspector office, a free access to the mill computerized
system:
Tracking system of production and inspection

All data and results of mechanical tests, NDE results
Billet input/pipe output, rejections status with causes, repairs
Any other information considered pertinent by the Inspector for his monitoring
Computer, software environment compatible with the mill software, software interface
where necessary for data exploitation with EXCEL shall be made available by the
Supplier
ipments for printing,
communicating by @mails and fast Internet access.
5. At steel making mills, billet casting mills, plate or strip mills and pipe mills: offices,
workshops, storage yards etc., information on paper and/or in computers (procedures,
working instructions, data, records, tracking system, etc.) concerning the order
manufacturing and inspection, shall be made fully available and comprehensible to
Inspector reading. Where the mill country language is not English, all these information shall
be written in double language, i.e. mill country language and English language.
6. Inspection by the Inspector shall be carried out during pipe production and after production
(as far as possible) in order to avoid any special or additional handling. Inspection will be
made in such a manner to avoid delay in pipe production insofar as the pipes which are
presented to him meet the specified requirements.
7. The Inspector shall finalize (when required) its inspection by the application of a special
stamp (or indelible paint marking, when so previously agreed). Die stamping is permitted
only on the bevel surface.
8. The Inspector shall notify the Company without delay of any difficulty, irregularity, problem
or delay likely to occur during pipe production.
9. The Company reserves the right to check tests carried out by the Supplier. For this purpose,
the Company may request the delivery of the corresponding samples or specimens to be
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10. If during the main production, more than 10% of the pipes are rejected in any day's
production or re-routed for repairs or re-processing, then the Inspector shall have the right to
ask the Supplier to increase his Quality Control Program to an appropriate level and to
maintain it until the causes of the defective quality are identified and eliminated. A Corrective
Action request will be send by Inspector to Supplier. Production cannot be acceptable until a
response with positive results is accepted by Inspector.
Where above rate attains 15%, the Inspector may require the main production to be
stopped. In such a case Company requires a program of investigation to determine the root
cause(s) of the defective quality. This program will be established in mutual agreement
between Company, Contractor and Manufacturer. The rest of production shall be put on
hold until result of investigations and Company acceptance.
11. All NDT personnel shall be properly certified according to ISO 9712, or equivalent Company
approved standards. NDT operators shall be certified level 2, as a minimum. The
Manufacturer shall supply the Inspector with a list of inspection personnel working on the
job, showing their scope of qualification and date(s) of qualifications. A Level III in relevant
methods shall be available upon Company request.
Technical Queries / Non-Conformance Reports
specifications shall be submitted to the only authorized authority: E&P DEROGATION, copy to
HQ Pipelines and Risers Department Company department only through Technical Queries
(TQ), or Derogation Request (DR), the format of which shall have prior approval of the
Company.
ork procedures, specifications,
equipment, etc. shall not release in any way the Manufacturer from his obligation to meet the
Company specifications.
Any work performance or test result which is found, at a later date, not in conformance with
Company specifications or agreed procedure shall be subject to a Non-Conformance Report
(NCR) to be issued by the Manufacturer for submission to Company. NCR report shall indicate
corrective action intended by the Manufacturer.
3. Normative references
Add
See chapter
4. Term and definitions

Add
Inspector The Company's representatives or members from an Inspection Agency duly

appointed by the Company or the Contractor and thus notified to the Supplier shall
be referred to herein as the "Inspector".

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Mill The plants, mills, workshops, laboratories or other locations where the fabrication,
inspection and testing of steel and pipes are to be performed complete or in part,
shall be referred to herein as the "Mill".
Contract The Purchase Order together with all material requisitions, specifications, etc.,
issued by the Company and/or purchaser and attached to the contract or the
purchase order shall be referred to herein as the "Contract".
Approval Authorization in writing given by the Company to the Supplier on a procedure or to
proceed with the performance of a specific part of the work without releasing in
any way the Supplier from any of its obligations to conform to the technical
specifications, requisitions, etc., "approve", "approved" and "approval" shall be
construed accordingly.
PPS Used to designate the Project Particular Specification.
6. Pipe grade, steel name and delivery condition

Modify to Read
Only PSL 2 pipes shall be used and a Manufacturing Procedure Qualification shall be performed
as per Annex B requirements. The acceptable delivery conditions shall be limited as follow:
Pipe Final Heat

Type of Pipe Starting Material Pipe Forming Delivery Condition
Treatment
Hot Forming
Round Billet
SMLS Quenching &
Hot Forming & Cold Q
(Continuous Casting) Tempering
End Sizing
TMCP Plate M
SAWL Cold Forming n/a
QT Plate Q
7. Information to be supplied by the purchaser
Modify to Read
A document so called PPS, as a minimum, shall contain the following information:
1. Steel grade
2. Pipe nominal dimensions (OD mm. x WT mm)
3. The type(s) of pipeline(s) onshore or offshore
4. The sour service severity and pipeline effluent to clarify the H2S test condition
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6. If DNV-OS-F101
7. If Press Bending Process or Roll Bending Process is accepted

8. If the line pipe is subject to fatigue loading
9. The minimum design temperature (Tmin)
10. If simulated PWHT test is required
11. Wall thickness particular requirements if applicable (when AUT on girth welds is foreseen),
12. The required length for weld reinforcements grinding (ID/OD) for girth weld welding and AUT
application (when AUT on girth welds is foreseen)
13. If weldability tests are required (see Section 9.15)
14. If pipes shorter than 11.60 meters are acceptable (where necessary)
15. The required length for cut back coating
16. If colored painted band on pipe is maintained or is pending

17. If a bar code system is required or, otherwise, acceptable
18. If bevel protectors are confirmed (where necessary)
19. If spare bend mother pipes for contingency are to be added to bend order
20. If histograms are required
21. Number of originals and copies of Mill certificates and final production report
22. The Company/purchaser inspection scope.
After bid clarification and before the mass production starts, (usually after the Pre-Inspection
topics/qualifications mutually agreed by both Mill and Company.

Any further technical agreement, modification, major points, that occur during the production
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8. Manufacturing
8.1 Process of manufacture
Modify to Read
Pipe Grade
Type of
Type of Service
Pipe
X42 X46 X52 X56 X60 X65 X70 X80
SMLS
Sweet & Mild
Sour
SAWL n/a
SMLS n/a n/a

Intermediate &
Severe Sour
SAWL n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Seamless pipes
Seamless pipes shall be manufactured from round billets using exclusively Plug Rolling Mill
Process or Mandrel Mill Process. Other processes shall not be accepted without approval from
HQ Pipelines and Risers Department. The pipes shall be furnished in QT condition.
SAWL pipes
The pipes shall be manufactured from plates by cold forming with mechanical expansion (i.e.
UOE & JCOE). When so agreed with the Company at the bid stage, Press Bending and Roll
Bending process may be accepted without mechanical expansion (in any case pipe end
calibration with inside & outside dies shall be performed).
The plate shall be made with thermomechanical (TMCP) rolling process and shall not be made
from coils/strips. For sour service application, accelerated cooling shall be started with plate
temperature above Ar3.
QT plates might be acceptable for mother pipes for bends and for clad plates with prior
Company approval.
Clad/Lined pipe
The backing steel of clad and lined pipe shall be in fabricated following this specification (see
Annex U & Annex V).
8.2 Process requiring validation
Add
Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Tests (MPQT, see Annex B) shall be performed at the
beginning of production.
The following changes (as applicable) to manufacturing process will require re-qualification:

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SMLS Pipe (& QT Plates) SAWL Pipe (TMCP)
Any change in steelmaking process (including the refining process, argon-oxygen decarburization, special
treatments for controlling residual elements and segregations) and site location
Change in chemical composition outside of ruling chemical composition plus the tolerance
Addition or deletion of electromagnetic stirring during continuous casting
Change of casting sequence (i.e. number of heats contain in a tundish prior replacement) by more than 1 heat
Change in casting speed:
- ± 0.10 m/min for sweet and mild sour application
- ± 0.05 m/min for intermediate and severe sour service.
Change beyond the allowable variation for rolling practice, accelerated cooling and/or heat treatment process
(normalization, stress relieve or QT), see below:
- ± 50°C for slab temperature (exit furnace)
- ± 50°C for billet temperature (exit furnace)
- Change in cross rolling ratio exceeding ± 25%
- Addition or deletion of normalizing prior QT

- ± 25°C for start temperature of finish rolling
- ± 10°C of pipe temperature prior quenching
- ± 15°C for finish temperature of finish rolling
- Change of quenching method (e.g. immersion,
-
Change in rolling reduction ratio correspond to

- spraying, etc) rolling temperature by ± 10%
- Change in cooling medium - ± 15°C for start of accelerated cooling
- Change in temperature of cooling medium > - + 0° / 30°C for finish of accelerated cooling
20°C
- Change in accelerated cooling mechanism,
- - ± 10°C for tempering heat treatment
- - ± 10°C for stress relieve heat treatment
temperature
temperature & ± 20% of soaking time.
Change in nominal wall thickness exceeding - 10% / + 5%.
Any change in pipe forming process

Any change in joint design for welding
Change in tack welding process
Change in treatment of tack weld (see § 8.4)
Change in welding heat input by ± 10%, and other
welding parameters as specified in Section 8.6
Any change in welding wire type, thickness and
configuration (including number of wires)
Any change in welding flux, shielding gas, type of
electrode
Any change in type, model and manufacturer of
welding machine.
Note: In case issues only related to the welding process have been changed, the re-
qualification of the MPS may be limited to the weld only (e.g. not base material testing).
Appropriate system shall be put in place to alert the operator if there is any deviation to process
parameters. The incidence shall be recorded in the logbook and shall be available upon request
at the QA/QC department.
8.3 Starting material
Modify to Read
Steel making shall be by the Basic Oxygen Furnace or Electric Arc Furnace; with double de-
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control size, shape and distribution of inclusions and other clean steel making practices shall be
used to produce quality steel required to produce the pipes according to this specification.
Steel scraps, if used, shall meet specification UNI EN 10027-1 and only low residuals uncoated
scraps (types E8 and E6) shall be considered. Any scraps delivery shall be checked for
radioactivity.
Continuous casting process shall be used for billets and slabs manufacturing. Magnetic stirring
shall be used for casting the billets and slabs
Where continuous casting line is fully bent type, the Supplier shall provide, at the bid stage, a
technical documentation concerning the implemented particular cares to overcome the
inconvenience of a fully bent casting process (e.g. in terms of inclusion segregations close to
the slab/pipe external surface). It shall be demonstrated that the process does not impact the
final pip
The Supplier shall give full detail about the casting sequences (number of heats, tons, scrapping
All billets and slabs shall be visually examined to ensure freedom from injurious surface defects.
Billets and slabs shall be correctly marked and stored to avoid any confusion between heats of
steel (e.g. heat no., casting strand and sequential no.). The minimum rolling reduction ratio shall
be 6 to 1.
The plate shall be made with thermomechanical (TMCP) rolling process and shall not be made
from coils/strips. QT plates might be acceptable for mother pipes for bends.
Slitting of mother plates and or slab is not permitted.
8.4 Tack welds
Modify to Read
Tack welding shall be continuous and made by automatic welding process. The tack weld shall
be removed or completely re-melted by the subsequent Submerged Arc Welding process.
8.5 Weld seams in COW pipe
Not Applicable
8.6 Weld seams in SAW pipe
Modify to Read
The pipe shall have one longitudinal seam made by the automatic Submerged Arc Welding
process. In all cases, the longitudinal weld seam shall include at least one pass made on the
inside and at least one pass made on the outside, according to definition of API SPEC 5L.
Run-on and run-off tabs shall always be used and shall be grooved following the seam weld
groove geometry. The length of the tabs shall be sufficient to establish the arc regime and
vanish the arc (i.e. not less than 200 mm) outside the pipe seam.

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a) Pipe cleanliness
Any lubricant and contamination on the weld bevel or the surrounding areas (minimum 100 mm)
shall be removed before making the seam welds (tack weld and SAW weld). Weld bevel shall
be free from any water or damp.
b) Welding parameters
The welding conditions used for the longitudinal weld and repair welds shall not depart from
those of the related procedure qualification test.
However, the following variations shall be acceptable, always providing that variation of welding
heat input shall be within ± 10%:
1. Amperage : ± 10%
2. Voltage : ± 7% for SAW (± 10% for manual repairs)

3. Travel speed : ± 10% for SAW, ± 15% for manual repairs

4. Preheating & interpass temperature : -0°C, +50°C (max. interpass temperature not exceed
280°C).
c) Flux coverage
Specific attention shall be paid to flux coverage of all arcs, especially to the last one in case of
multi-wires process. Visible arc shall not be permitted.
The flux shall meet the requirement within Annex Q.
d) Tack weld repairs
Tack weld shall be continuous and the height of tack weld made by automatic welding, if any,
shall be indicated on WPS. Any repair of tack weld by manual welding might be allowed by
Company representative provided that the weld is ground down to the height of the automatic
pass.
Repair on tack welds shall be taken into consideration for repair ratio calculation.
After execution of the longitudinal seam, the run-on and run-off tabs shall be removed by flame
cutting or sawing only (mechanical breaking of tabs shall be forbidden).
8.7 Weld seams in double-seam pipe

Not Applicable
8.8 Treatment of weld seams in EW and LW pipes

Not Applicable
8.9 Cold sizing and cold expansion
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For seamless pipe, cold straightening and pipe end sizing shall not exceed 1.50%. This value
shall be limited at maximum 1.00% for intermediate and severe sour service.
UOE and JCOE pipes shall be cold expanded in a sizing ratio in between 0.80% to 1.50%. The
expansion ratio shall be recorded on 10 pipes minimum per shift and also on MPQT pipe used
for qualification of MPS.
If agreed by Company, pipes manufactured by press or roll bending process may not be cold
expanded however, when outer die calibration (reduction) is performed to achieve dimensional
tolerances, the resulting sizing ratio shall not exceed 1.50%.
8.10 Strip/plate end welds
Not Applicable
8.11 Jointers
Not Applicable
8.12 Heat treatment

Modify to Read
For seamless pipes, heat treatment by induction heating shall not be permitted.
QT plates/pipes
C3
50°C with soaking time shall no less than 7 minutes. Quenching shall be done with minimum
C3
TMCP plates
When so agreed with Company at the bid stage, heat treatment may be performed after plate
accelerated cooling.
8.14 Mother pipes for bends

Mother pipes for bends (MPfB) shall be of the same source, same manufacturing process and
of similar chemical composition as the line pipes, unless otherwise agreed.
The mother pipe manufacturing procedure shall have prior approval from the Bend
Manufacturer or the Bend manufacturing procedure (and in particular the post bend heat
treatment) shall be validated by the pipe manufacturer to ensure consistency between the two
manufacturing processes.

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9. Acceptance criteria
9.2 Chemical composition
Modify to Read
The mill shall propose the aimed chemical composition at the bid stage. The chemical
composition of MPQT shall be within the aimed one that later on becomes the ruling
composition. The chemical composition of final product shall be within the ruling composition
(MPQT) plus the tolerance. However in any case, the percentage of alloying elements shall not
exceed chemical composition table below.
The mill shall control the listed chemical elements even if the elements are considered not
intentionally added. The intentionally added elements not specified above shall not be permitted
without prior approval of the Company.

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Notes:
(1) Single value shall indicate maximum values, unless stated in range. The maximum percentages of
.
(2) Nitrogen free (Nfree = Ntotal - 0.29xTi)
(3) CEIIW = C + + +
(4)

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(5)
The tolerance of chemical composition between various steel heats shall be as follow:
Element Tolerance (%WT)
C ± 0.020
Mn ± 0.200
P + 0.00 / no limit
S
Ca
Si
Ni
Cr ± 0.100
Mo
Cu ± 0.150
Ti ± 0.010
V ± 0.020
Nb ± 0.010
Altotal ± 0.025
B
(2)
Ntotal
O
(3)
CE IIW ± 0.020
(4)
Pcm ± 0.020
(5)
CEN ± 0.020

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9.3 Tensile properties
Modify to Read
Yield Strength MPa (Psi) Tensile Strength MPa (Psi) Max. YS /
Grade El % min.
Min. Max. Min. Max. TS
L290 or X42 290 (42100) 410 (59500) 415 (60200) 655 (95000) 0.85
L320 or X46 320 (46400) 440 (63900) 435 (63100) 655 (95000) 0.85
L360 or X52 360 (52200) 480 (69700) 460 (66700) 760 (110200) 0.85
L390 or X56 390 (56600) 510 (74000) 490 (71100) 760 (110200) 0.85 As per
API SPEC 5L
L415 or X60 415 (60200) 535 (77600) 520 (75400) 760 (110200) 0.88
L450 or X65 450 (65300) 570 (82700) 535 (77600) 760 (110200) 0.90
L485 or X70 485 (70300) 605 (87800) 570 (82700) 760 (110200) 0.92
L555 or X80 555 (80500) 675 (98000) 625 (90600) 825 (119700) 0.92
Uniform elongation
recorded. The UE shall not be less than 8% for seamless pipes and 6% for LSAW pipes.
Tensile tests at maximum design temperature shall be performed at least during MPQT if the
intent is to check that the de-rating does not exceed the DNV-OS-F101 de-rating. If the intent is
to quantify the de-rating and use an actual de-rating, then more data shall be required (extent of
testing to be agreed at the bid stage).
9.6 Flattening test
Not Applicable
9.8 CVN impact test for PSL 2 pipe
Modify to Read
Minimum design temperature (Tmin) shall be stated in PPS.
The required impact test temperature (T 0) shall be as per below table, but in no way this
measured and recorded for information only.

Nominal Wall Thickness (mm) Routine Charpy Test Temperature
T0 = Tmin
T0 = Tmin - 10°C
t > 40 T0 = to be stated in the PPS

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As far as possible, full size specimens (10 x 10 mm) are to be used. If sub-size tests specimens
are found necessary, to the satisfaction of Company, absorbed energy figures required shall be
those for full size specimens multiplied by the corresponding factors given in the following table.
Specimen (mm) Multiplying Factor
10 x 10 1
10 x 7.5 0.85
10 x 6.7 0.75
10 x 5.0 0.65
The minimum Charpy impact test temperatures for full size specimens shall be as per the
following table:
Min. Average / Min. Average / Particular Requirement
(1) (1) for Gas Transmission Min. Average / Single

Grade Single Values (J) Single Values (J)
(2) Values % Shear Area
(BM) (WM, HAZ) Pipes
L290 or X42 42 / 40 40 / 30
L320 or X46 49 / 40 40 / 30
L360 or X52 49 / 40 40 / 30
BM (85 / 75)
L390 or X56 56 / 40 40 / 30 Refer to Annex G
WM & HAZ (75 / 60)
L415 or X60 61 / 40 50 / 40
L450 or X65 69 / 51 54 / 40
L485 or X70 91 / 67 68 / 50
L555 or X80 To be stated in PPS
(1) The required KVL (Longitudinal direction specimens) values shall be 50% higher than those stated
above.
(2) Refer to PPS.
For welded pipes, all impact test specimens in the weld area shall be etched before testing to
ensure that notch location is correct.
The substitute of impact test by CTOD shall not be accepted unless by written approval from
Company.
CTOD, if required within PPS, shall be done according to BS 7448-1 and/or BS 7448-2 as
applicable. CTOD shall be performed in full thickness specimen and the test temperature shall
be Tmin.
9.9 DWTT test for PSL 2 welded pipe
Add
DWTT shall be done at Tmin and in any case, shall not be higher than 0°C. Full wall thickness
specimens shall be used, as far as possible. When full wall thickness specimens cannot be
used due to capacity limitation of testing equipment, then the table 1 "Test Temperature
Reduction" in API RP 5L3 shall apply. The absorbed energy, whenever possible, shall be
reported for information.

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DWTT are not required on mother pipes to be used for bends.
9.10 Surface conditions, imperfections and defects
9.10.2 Undercuts (welded pipes)
Modify to Read
Undercuts with a maximum depth of 0.2 mm are acceptable in any length. Undercuts with a
maximum depth of 0.8 mm and not exceeding 5% of the wall thickness are acceptable for sweet
and mild sour service applications provided that:
1. Their length is less than one-half of the wall thickness
2. There is no more than two such undercuts in any 300 mm of weld length.
Undercuts exceeding the above limits shall be removed by grinding or repaired by welding.
Repair shall be done prior cold expansion/sizing. Undercut repairs after pipe expansion is not
accepted.
Undercuts which are coincident at inside and outside weld are not permitted.
9.10.3 Arc burns (welded pipes)
Add
Repair by welding is not permitted on parent material.
9.10.4 Laminations (all pipes)
Modify to read
Laminations or inclusions extending into the face or bevel of the pipe and having a visually
determined length in the circumferential direction 3.0 mm (0.250 in) shall be classified as
defects. Pipes that contain such defects shall be rejected or cut back until no such lamination or
inclusion is present at the pipe ends.
9.10.5 Geometric deviations
Add
Max 3.2 mm in depth and max ¼ of pipe diameter in any direction with a maximum length of
300 mm.
9.10.6 Hard spots
Modify to Read
For welded pipe
Supplier shall propose the mechanism of hard spot detection on plate or pipe body. This
proposal shall be submitted and agreed with Company on the bid stage.
If hard spots are detected during testing the Supplier shall determine the cause and report it to
the inspector. Based on the findings the Supplier shall define measures to avoid occurrence of
hard spots to the satisfaction of the Company. Production shall only continue with Company's
approval. An analysis shall be made determining the risk that hard spots exist in pipes/plates
already produced. An extended hardness test scheme shall apply as agreed between all
parties.

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Any hard spot larger than 50 mm (2.0 in.) in any direction shall be classified as defect if its
hardness higher does not acceptance criteria in Section 10.2.4.8 based upon individual
indentation. Sections of pipes that contain such defects shall be cut off, within the limits on
length or the entire pipe length shall be rejected.
9.10.7 Other surface imperfections
Modify to Read
Other surface imperfections found by visual inspection shall be investigated, classified and
treated as follows.
a) t and do not encroach on the minimum permissible
wall thickness shall be classified as acceptable imperfections and shall be treated in
accordance with API SPEC 5L Annex C Clause C.1.
b) Imperfections that have a depth > 0,005 t and do not encroach on the minimum permissible
wall thickness shall be classified as defects, and shall be dressed-out by grinding in
accordance with API SPEC 5L Annex C Clause C.2 or shall be treated in accordance with
API SPEC 5L Annex C Clause C.3.

c) Imperfections that encroach on the minimum permissible wall thickness shall be classified
as defects and shall be treated in accordance with API SPEC 5L Annex C Clause C.3.
For fatigue sensitive lines, additional surface imperfections acceptance criteria shall be captured
in the PPS.
9.11 Dimensions, mass and tolerances

Add
For all dimensional checks, the accuracy of the measuring device shall be at least 5% of the
tolerance.
Tolerance
Pipe diameter (ends) ± 1.6 mm
Wall thickness (welded pipe) ± 0.1 t
Straightness last meter 3 mm
Wall thickness tolerances

Add
Wall thickness shall be controlled and checked using continuously operating measuring devices.
The tolerance on wall thickness shall be:
SMLS SAWL
10% / + 15% of t ± 5% or ± 1.0 mm whichever smaller
10% or -3.0 mm, whichever greater

t > 25 mm 1.0 mm / + 1.5 mm
+ 10% 0r + 3.7 mm whichever greater

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Following are particular wall thickness requirements that shall be applied if AUT on pipe laying
girth welds is to be used:
For SMLS pipe
The wall thickness shall be automatically measured over 100 mm of each pipe end on the whole
circumference area. The minimum and the maximum found at each end shall be recorded and
traceable in regard of pipe number and of end side.
The accuracy of measurements and records shall be of 0.1 mm, for example (e.g.: 17.2; 20.6
etc.).
The measured wall thickness versus the pipe numbers and the end sides shall be traceable.
The records shall be made available to Company or pipe laying Contractor review and shall be
included in the final documentation as a computer file, compatible with EXCEL.
When so required in the PPS, The standard deviation (Sd) of wall thickness records for all
measurements results irrespectively of the pipe number shall be calculated according to Annex
K Clause K.3.3.
For welded pipe

When so required in the PPS and when the pipe item wall thickness Standard deviation has
been found in plate mill in excess of 0.25 mm, (see § 6.8.2), the following shall apply:
Wall thickness shall be measured and recorded on 100% of pipe ends, at 2 locations of
each end: at 20 mm approx. from one weld toe and at the weld opposite side (i.e. 4
measurements on each pipe)
Measurements shall not be carried out on ground areas
A dial micro-meter shall be used for measurement. Its fingers (jaws) shall be sharp or
round ended for a proper touch on internal pipe surface
The accuracy of measurements and records shall be of 0.1 mm, for example, 17.2 mm,
20.6 mm
The results shall be presented on a histogram and shall indicate the Mean value (M) and
the Standard deviation (Sd).
The measured wall thickness versus the pipe numbers and end sides shall be traceable. The
records shall be made available to Company or pipe laying Contractor review and shall be
included in the final documentation as a computer file, compatible with EXCEL.
9.12 Finish of pipe ends

Add
As a standard practice (but to be confirmed in the PPS), pipes shall be furnished with both ends
beveled to an angle of 30° +5°, -0° with a root face of 1.6 mm ± 0.8 mm.
Beveling shall be carried out by straight machining only. Internal taper is allowable always
providing that it does not exceed 1 in 7 (when measured in the pipe longitudinal axis, from base
of root face to inside surface of pipe) and that radial height of taper does not exceed 2 mm, at
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When internal taper is intended to be machined, Supplier shall submit to Company, a procedure
for the checking of the remaining wall thickness at pipe ends after machining.
Any repair by grinding on the bevel edge further to machine beveling shall be cause for full re-
beveling. However, internal burrs can be removed by filing provided that the root face is not
altered to the satisfaction on the Inspector.
For welded pipes:
The inside and outside welds reinforcements shall be ground flush to -0.0 mm + 0.5 mm
from the original contour of the pipe for a minimum distance of 100 mm from both pipe
ends.
If required in the PPS, the outside weld bead shall be ground to a height of 0 to 0.5 mm
over a distance of at least 250 mm at both pipe ends.
In both cases, the transition between to the base material/pipe body shall be smooth without
noticeable step.
Note: Such grinding operation shall be carried out before cold expansion.
9.13 Tolerances for the weld seam

Modify to Read
Radial offset (dimensions 1 and 3):
Maximum permissible radial offset 1) mm
Specified wall thickness t mm (in)
(in) - Internal and external
15.0 (0.590)
1,5 (0.060)
>25.0 (0.984)
Weld bead height (dimensions 2 and 4):

Specified wall thickness Weld bead height in mm (in)
t mm (in) Internal bead External bead
Min 0.5 mm Min 0.5 mm
(0.512)
Max 3.0 mm Max 3.0 mm
Min 0.5 mm Min 0.5 mm
> 13.0 (0.512)
Max 3.0 mm Max 3.0 mm

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Peaking
Peaking of the pipe at the weld location shall not deviate by more than 1.6 mm from the
theoretical form, when measured transverse to pipe axis using Inspector approved inside and
outside templates (sectors of 90° minimum) or dial gauge.

Grinding of weld seams
The inside and outside weld reinforcements shall be ground flush (to -0.0 mm, +0.5 mm) with
the inside contour of the pipe for a minimum distance of 100 mm from each end.
Note: Such grinding operation shall be carried out before cold expansion.
Misalignment of weld bead
Modify to Read
For weld bead misalignment (dimension 1) the acceptance criteria shall be max 3 mm.
Key: M1, M2 midpoints of two parallel line across the weld bead that are parallel to the tangent of the tangent of
the pipe surface and cross the intersections of the internal and external weld bead fusion lines:
(1) Misalignment distance, which is the distance between two lines through points M1 and M2 but
perpendicular to the tangent of the pipe surface.
(2) Minimum interpenetration shall be 2 mm in depth and as per the above sketch
Long seam drift

The welding angle due to the groove drift may cause a lack of interpenetration. The drift angle is
affecting the Automatic Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) efficiency as well when the AUT weld seam
tracking is also not based on pipe rotation.
When the seam tracking system of welding is not based on pipe rotation, the weld penetration
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weld sections. The narrowest point of the weld bead cross-section shall not be less than 2 mm
(see point 2 on figure above).
Weld toe angle
Weld toe angle for both OD and ID weld shall not exceed 20°. It shall be measure from the
tangent line of base metal - weld metal crossing point to the curvature of the weld bead. See
sketch below.

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9.15 Weldability of PSL 2 pipe

Modify to Read
When so required in the PPS, one weldability test shall be conducted per steel grade, pipe size
and steel source on pipes produced at an early production stage.
When weldability tests are not required in the PPS, then the Supplier shall produce, to the
satisfaction of the Company, a comprehensive documentation to support the weldability of the
supplied pipes, such as in-house laboratory test results, weldability test results from previous
orders, welding recommendations, etc. Such weldability report shall be endorsed by Company
recognized independent third party
9.15.1 Material for weldability tests

The material shall be selected from supplied pipes in the order with maximum Carbon content,
CEIIW, Pcm and CEN, plus 0.00%; minus 0.02%.

The Company shall approve the heat analysis of steel or pipes to be used for the weldability
tests.
9.15.2 Welding procedure specification (WPS)

The Supplier shall submit to the Company a Welding Procedure Specification detailing his
proposals. This shall include:
A full Welding Procedure Specification including details of welding consumables, type of
process, welding parameters, etc.
Proposals on pipe sample dimensions (width, length) so as to represent realistic welding
conditions
Full details of weld bevel geometries. The proposed groove profile shall be such that the
welding will result in a straight HAZ on one side of the bevel (i.e. half - V bevel or narrow
gap bevel shall be used).
The welds shall be single sided
Tests rings for weldability tests shall be sampled from pipe ends.
Company.
9.15.3 Test welds

The test coupons shall be prepared with single V-groove with one side having 0° bevel angle,
see the sketch below:
The tests shall be performed with two welding heat inputs as follow:
1. °C
and interpass temperature not exceed 250°C.

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2.
interpass temperature not lower than 250°C.
The welding position shall be proposed by Supplier and agreed with Company. Proposed WPS
shall be submitted and approved by Company.
Time lapse between root and hot pass shall be 15 minutes without maintaining preheating
during that time. The weld shall be single sided from outer surface of pipe (seamless or welded
pipe) or plate (welded pipe).
The welding processes for weldability tests shall be proposed by the manufacturer, as minimum
the similar type as ones used for pipe laying (e.g. P-GTAW, P-GMAW, m-GMAW, STT, CMT,
SMAW and SAW).
9.15.4 Testing and inspection
A. Radiography
Before cutting the specimens, the weld shall be 100% radiograph-ed by X-rays.
B. Charpy V-notch Test
position) and shall be located at mid-thickness, transverse to the weld axis. Each set consist of
three specimens.
For other welding position (1G or 2G), sample of CVN specimens shall be taken from two
location (180° in pipe or minimum distance of 12 in. in plate).
The notches shall be located on welded side with 0° bevel as follows:
In the Coarse Grain HAZ (CGHAZ), i.e. within a 0.5 mm band from the fusion line
At 2 mm from the Fusion Line
At 5 mm from the Fusion Line.
The impact test shall be done at temperature defined in Section 9.8.
C. CTOD Test
If required in PPS, sample for CTOD specimen shall be taken from HHI test coupon.
and shall be located at mid-thickness. For each set, three specimens shall be cut and tested.
For other welding position (1G or 2G), sample of CTOD specimens shall be taken from one
location only.
SENB B*2B specimens shall be used. The notches shall be located on welded side with 0°
bevel as follows:
In the Coarse Grain HAZ (CGHAZ), i.e. within a 0.5 mm band from the fusion line
At 2 mm from the Fusion Line.
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D. Macrography
For other welding position (1G or 2G), sample of macrography specimens shall be taken from
two location (180° in pipe or minimum distance of 12 in. in plate).
E. Vickers Hardness Survey

On the above macrographic cross-sections, a VICKERS hardness survey will be conducted
under 5 kg loads as per the following requirements:
Enlargement of Area A (typical)

9.15.5 Acceptance criteria
The test welds as described above shall meet the following requirements:
Maximum hardness as per Section 10.2.4.8
Minimum Charpy V-notch impact energy as per Section 9.8.
The Supplier should note that the weldability tests are acceptance tests for the pipes, and that
pipes cannot be approved until these tests have been successfully completed.
9.15.6 Reporting
Following completion of the test program, the results and final report from the Supplier shall be
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The final report shall include, as a minimum, the following:

Welding Procedure Specifications
Procedure Qualification Records
Mill certificates of pipe materials used
NDT and mechanical test results (including any failures)
Any other testing agreed with the Company
Any necessary photographs, macrographs and micrographs (if any)
The interpretation of the results and the conclusions of the Supplier, including his
recommendations for welding the pipes at installation site.
9.16 Hardness test

Vickers 5 kg hardness measurement shall be performed (on the surface in contact with effluent)
in three longitudinal planes displaced by 90°. The measurement shall be performed at minimum
intervals of one meter. Performing this test on the plate instead of pipe shall be with prior
approval from Company.
10. Inspection
10.1 Types of inspection and inspection documents
Modify to Read
Inspection certificate type 3.2 in accordance with EN 10204 shall be issued.
Add
Documentation listed Section 15 shall be issued.
10.2 Specific inspection

10.2.1 Inspection frequency
Modify to Read
Table 18 - Inspection frequency for PSL 2 pipe
Type of
Type of Inspection Frequency of Inspection
Pipe
One analysis per heat of steel.
SMLS, Every 20 heats, the mill shall perform full chemical
Heat analysis
SAWL analysis including the residual/trace elements
(All values shall be recorded)
Two analyses per heat of steel (taken from
SMLS,
Product analysis separate product items)
SAWL
1)
Once per test unit of pipe with the same cold-
SMLS, 2)
Tensile testing of the pipe body expansion ratio
SAWL
Tensile testing of the longitudinal seam Once per test unit of pipe with the same cold-
SMLS, 2)3)
weld of welded pipe with D 219,1 mm expansion ratio
SAWL
(8.625 in) (All values shall be recorded)

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Type of
Pipe
CVN impact testing of the pipe body of 1)
pipe with specified outside diameter and SMLS, 2)
SAWL expansion ratio
specified wall thickness as given in Table 22
of API SPEC 5L (All values shall be recorded)
CVN impact testing of the longitudinal seam 1)
weld of welded pipe with specified outside 2)3)
SAWL expansion ratio
diameter and specified wall thickness as given in
Table 22 of API SPEC 5L (All values shall be recorded)
Once per test unit of pipe with the same cold-expansion
DWT testing of the pipe body of welded pipe 2)
SAWL ratio
with D > 508 mm (20 in.)
Once per test unit of not more than 50 lengths of pipe
Guided -bend testing of the longitudinal 2)
SAWL with the same cold expansion ratio
seam weld of welded pipe

Each pipe (for intermediate and severe sour service)
Hardness testing of hard spots in cold- Once per test unit of pipe with the same cold-expansion
SAWL 2)
formed welded pipe ratio (for others)

Each pipe (for intermediate and severe sour service)
SMLS, Once per test unit of pipe with the same cold-expansion
Hardness on pipe body and weld seam 2)
SAWL ratio (for others)
SMLS, Each pipe.
Hydrostatic testing
SAWL (All data shall be recorded)
Etching of the longitudinal or helical seam
Each pipe.
weld SAWL
(5/shift values shall be recorded)
of welded pipe
SMLS,
Visual inspection Each pipe.
SAWL
At least once per 4 h per operating shift plus whenever
SMLS,
Pipe diameter and out-of-roundness any change of pipe size occurs during the operating
SAWL
shift
SMLS, Each pipe.

Wall thickness measurement
SAWL Refer to Annex K.
Other dimensional testing for pipe ends (ID,

SMLS, Each pipe.
ID OoR, peaking for SAWH and SAWL pipes
SAWL (20/shift values shall be recorded).
Other dimensional testing for pipe body (OD, SMLS, 3/shift.

SAWL (3/shift values shall be recorded).
SMLS, Each pipe.
Weighing of pipes
SAWL (All values shall be recorded).
SMLS, Each pipe.
Length of pipes
SMLS, 5 pipe per shift
Straightness
SMLS, 5 pipe per shift

Squareness
SMLS,
Non-destructive inspection In accordance with Annex E.
SAWL

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Type of
Pipe
SMLS,
Magnetism 3 pipes per shift
SAWL
1)
Test units are defined as follow:
-
- -
-
Test unit includes only pipes of the same size and heat number
2)
The cold-expansion ratio is designated by the manucaturer, and is derived using the designated before-expansion
outside diameter or circumference and the after-expansion outside diameter or circumference. An increase or
decrease in the cold-expansion ratio of more than 0,002 requires the creation of a new test unit.
3)
In addition, pipe produced by each welding machine shall be tested at least once per week.
Add
The test specimen and the remaining part of tested pipes shall be stored by Manufacturer till the
final release of goods. Those pieces may be used for any further investigation or counter tests
as addressed in that present specification.
10.2.2 Samples and test pieces for product analysis

Add
The Inspector reserves the right to select the pipes to be tested, stamp the tests sampling and
witness the test.
10.2.3 Samples and test pieces for mechanical tests
Add
The Inspector reserves the right to select the pipes to be tested, stamp the tests sampling and
witness the test.
Modify to Read Clause 10.2.3.3
CVN notch positions shall be as follow:
The specimens indicated in the root area

(interpenetration area) are only
applicable when t > 25 mm)
50%
WM and 50% HAZ
10.2.4 Tests methods

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10.2.4.8 Hardness Test

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Hardness shall not exceed the maximum values stated in Table below. The use of portable
hardness testing equipment is not acceptable.
Max. Hardness (HV5)
Surface in Contact with Effluent Surface Not in Contact with Effluent
Service
SMLS (QT) SAWL (TMCP) SMLS (QT) SAWL (TMCP)
[BM] [BM / HAZ / WM] [BM] [BM / HAZ / WM]
Sweet 270 270 / 300 / 300 270 270 / 300 / 300
Mild 250 230 / 250 / 250 250 250 / 275 / 275
Sour Intermediate 230 200 / 230 / 230 240 240 / 250 / 250
Severe 230 200 / 230 / 230 240 240 / 250 / 250

10.2.5 Macrographic and metallographic tests

Add
Microstructure shall not exhibit banded structure in terms of carbon / carbides minor or major
segregation. Micrography (X 100) in longitudinal direction shall be made available to Company
(5 or 10 g) evaluation can be required.

On intermediate, severe sour service and fatigue sensitive line pipe application, the pipe shall
be subject to inclusion content check at least once during the qualification stage and the
inclusion content shall meet ASTM E45 Method D inclusion Ratings severity level 1.
10.2.6 Hydrostatic tests

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The required test pressure shall be computed using the following formula API SPEC 5L or DNV-
OS-F101 as applicable.
When sealing against the end face of the pipe is made by means of a ram which produces a
compressive longitudinal stress, an appropriate calculation may be produced by the Supplier to
prove that the actual hoop stress in the tested pipe is equal to 90% mini of SMYS as stated in
the above formula. The RAM pressure system shall be designed such that the RAM pressure
increases progressively and proportionally to the pipe internal pressure
The test configuration shall permit bleeding of trapped air prior of pressurization of pipe. The
equipment shall be capable of registering a pressure drop of minimum 2% of the applied
pressure.
The test pressure shall be held for duration of not less than 10 seconds for each pipe.
A certificate of calibration established less than 12 months before the pipe fabrication, by a
recognized authority, shall be provided by the Supplier for the master gauge. However, the
pressure gauge and recorder shall be calibrated in-house against the said master gauge before
start of production, and at least once per week thereafter. The pressure gauge and the recorder
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Mill hydrostatic test pressure prints shall show clearly the pipe number, the date of test, the
applied test pressure and the test duration for each pipe. Prints shall be available to the
Inspector for conformance check at the Mill.
A Mill hydrostatic test certificate of compliance giving Mill hydrostatic test requirements (test
pressure and duration) shall be established by the Supplier and furnished to the Company. The
Supplier shall certify that every length of pipes has been tested without any leak or sweat in
accordance with the requirements of this specification.
10.2.12 Retesting
Add
Where one specimen fails to conform to the specified requirements, a retest on four (4)
additional pipes from the same lot/cast of pipes shall be carried out.
Should all retests give acceptable results, then only the pipe which gave the unacceptable result
shall be rejected.
Should one (or more) of the retests give unacceptable results, then the complete lot of pipes
may be rejected unless each of the remaining pipes of the said lot is tested individually. The
pipes which will give acceptable results according to this specification will not be rejected.
For SMLS pipes, re-heat treatment of pipe may be accepted, however, no more than two
additional heat treatments shall be permitted (in case of quenched and tempered pipes, heat
treatment means both quenching plus tempering). In case of production tests failure and when a
new heat treatment is required, then a new MPQT shall be performed before production
restarts.
If both the Supplier and the Inspector are of the opinion that a specimen fails due to improper
machining or preparation, then it may be discarded and another specimen substituted.
If any test specimen fails due to some defect in the material, it may be substituted by another
test specimen with prior approval of the Inspector. The nature of the defect shall be made clear
and the Inspector shall specify additional non-destructive testing to ensure that the defect is an
isolated case
11. Marking
11.2 Pipe markings
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1. Each pipe shall be clearly identified by means of markings made with indelible white paint,
and a circumferential colored painted band on the external surface of one pipe end. The
color shall be defined in the PPS or otherwise agreed with the Supplier in the due time.
2. The quality of paint employed and its application shall be designed to provide inscriptions
that shall be perfectly readable for at least three months on pipes exposed to outdoor
weather conditions.
3. Marking (paint stenciling) shall begin at least 75 mm from the bevel. It shall be made at
e it shall be made on pipe outside
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Letters and figures shall be min. 15 mm in height at pipe inside and 25 mm at pipe outside.
Metric units shall be used to state pipe length and wall thickness.
Freehand marking shall be limited to variables only and shall be properly carried out to the
satisfaction of the Inspector.
4. Unique pipe numbers shall be allocated sequentially and marked on the pipes.
5. Marking may be made in a sequence convenient to the pipe Manufacturer and shall include
the following minimum information.
a) At one pipe end (full stenciling):
Purchase Order no.

Steel Grade
OD x WT
Heat number
Pipe number
Pipe length
Brand mark/logo of Mill
- Pipe number
- Pipe length.
6. The following shall be die stamped on the bevel surface at the opposite end where full
stenciling as above has been made:
The mark of the Inspector
The pipe number.
7. Marking shall be approved by the Company prior to pipe production.
11.3 Couplings markings

This section is not applicable.
12. Coatings and thread protectors

12.2 Thread protectors
This section is not applicable.
13. Retention of records

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The test specimen and the remaining part of tested pipes shall be stored by Manufacturer till the
final release of goods. Those pieces may be used for any further investigation or counter tests
as addressed in that present specification.
14. Pipe loading

Add
Bevel protection
All stencil pipes shall be fitted with bevel protectors, unless otherwise stated in the PPS. Bevel
protectors shall be submitted to the Company with full details by the Supplier at the bid stage.
Handling and storage
The Supplier shall submit to the Company for review and approval a handling, transport and
storage procedure detailing the proposed methods of handling, stacking during storage, and
stacking and securing pipes for transportation and shipment.
All handling, loading and unloading shall be performed in such a way as to avoid mechanical
damages to prevent stresses which result in dent or out-of-roundness. The Supplier shall be
responsible for any permanent deformations subsequent to mill acceptance and resulting from
loading, storing, stacking, transportation or shipping, provided that those operations are within
the scope of the Supplier.
All handling shall be performed with slings, pipe-shaped padded hooks, vacuum devices or
magnet cranes equipped with demagnetization unit, approved by the Inspector.
Handling with magnetic crane including a demagnetization unit is allowed provided residual
magnetism is checked and not exceeded 25 Gauss.
Stored pipes shall be adequately supported at all times to prevent permanent deformation of
pipes and to give protection to pipe ends.
The Supplier shall take all necessary precautions during storage to prevent pipes from
corrosion, as well as from dirt and surface defects which could be injurious for the subsequent
coating.
Transport
Loading onto or into rail cars, trucks, ships or other conveyances shall be performed in
accordance with API RP 5L1 or API RP 5LW, as appropriate. In all cases loading shall be in
Rails cars, trucks, ships or other conveyances shall be cleaned of debris or any substances that
might damage the pipes.
Suitable timber and other dunnage shall be used to protect the pipes against damage during
transit.

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15. Documentation

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16. Additional requirements in case of plastic strain over 0.5%

(i.e.: reeling)
In case of reeling, the following DNV-OS-F101 requirements are fully applicable:
Section 6, B408 and B409
Supplementary P
Appendix B, B11000.
At the MPQT stage, the following tests shall be performed after simulation of the reeling cycles
(the number of cycles shall not be less than 5) and ageing of 1 hour at 250°C:
Tensile tests
Charpy impact tests

SSC and HIC tests (if applicable).
Simulation of reeling cycles shall be performed on full scale samples. Simulation on lab scale
specimens shall be agreed by Company. To do so a detailed procedure shall be submitted to
Company approval.

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Annex A
Annex A (normative) Specification for welded jointers

Not applicable

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Annex B
Annex B (normative) Manufacturing procedure qualification for PSL

2 pipe
B.3 Characteristics of the manufacturing procedure specification
Add
Before starting the production, Supplier shall submit Manufacturing Procedure Specification
(MPS) which contain the information concerning the main characteristics of the manufacturing
procedure, as minimum as follow (as applicable):
Name of steelmaker and plant at which steel (i.e. billet, slab or plates) are produced.
Steelmaking process and nominal weight of each heat. State percentage of scraps used.
Scrap selection procedure,

Techniques proposed for control of: impurities concentration; size, shape and distribution
of inclusions (e.g. oxide, sulfide, alumina, silicate, etc) and degassing.

Aimed chemical composition with minimum and maximum working limits on chemical
analysis which are selected and guaranteed by the Supplier for the order.
Casting technique (including the use or not of EMS), size and weight of billets/slabs.
Give the procedure for controlling sequential heats.
Method for checking residuals and segregation on billet/slab/plate (e.g. macro-etching,
sulphur prints, etc.), with frequency and Mill reference chart/grading system.
Hydrogen control practice for the billets/slabs.
Visual inspection procedure on the billet/slabs.
Billets/slabs reheating process (e.g. furnace type, target soaking temperature and time).
Equipment for pipe/plate rolling, sizing, leveling and straightening.
Rolling technique/heat treatment to be used. For TMCP plate, state if accelerated
cooling is used or not used and give the type of system used. State the method used to
control the temperature uniformity prior cooling.
Procedure for quality heat treatment (e.g. target soaking temperature and time).
Furnace used for quality heat treatment (i.e. certificate of furnace temperature uniformity
survey, type of furnace) and means to control and record the temperature.
Typical metallographic structure of base metal with supporting documentation, such as
micrography, definition of microstructure, grain size, etc.
Selected working ranges for tensile properties, impact properties and wall thickness on
plates.
Equipment for automatic checking/measuring the pipe/plate wall thickness at plate Mill,
with locations of measurements.
Nominal size of discard from pipe/plate edges and ends.

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Annex B
Ultrasonic testing procedure, including 100% examination coverage, thickness and

sketch with reflectors of reference plate for calibration of inspection equipment. State if
ultrasonic testing is made before or after plate end cropping.
Pipe fabrication process.
Method of tack welding and spacing of tack welds (if any).
Methods and stages of fixing and removal of run-on/run-off plates, with dimensions of
run-on/run-off plates (tabs).
Full details of SA welding procedure, including number of wires, welding parameters,
electrical characteristics, travel speed, welding sequence, dimensions and number of
weld passes and guiding methods of welding heads.
Full details of proposed repair welding procedures, including methods of weld defect
removal.
Types, data sheets, sizes, classes and brand names of all welding consumables.
Full details of automatic ultrasonic testing equipment and procedure for the longitudinal
weld, stating the weld length at the pipe ends not scanned by all probes, and including
methods of marking defects and indicating loss of coupling, as well as calibration
procedure.
Pipe end ultrasonic testing procedure, with equipment, method and frequency of
calibrating testing equipment.
Full details of electromagnetic inspection procedure and equipment.
Full details of radiographic testing procedure and equipment, including film type, brand
and class.
Procedures for wet Magnetic Particle Inspection (pipe ends and weld repaired areas).
Methods, equipment and sensitivity proposed for pipe dimensional checking and
measurement, including pipe wall thickness, peaking at the weld.
Welding Engineer Name.
HIC test procedure.
SSC test procedure.
B.4 Characteristics of the Inspection and Test Plan
Add
Four weeks prior to commencement of any work, the Manufacturer shall prepare and submit a
Quality Control Plan (QCP) or an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) which describes the systematic
control of the construction, inspection and testing, as dictated by the overall Contract quality
program. The QCP / ITP shall include:
Inspection point/activity and its relative location in the procedure cycle, where
conformance of characteristics is verified.

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The characteristics to be inspected at each inspection point, the procedures and

acceptance criteria to be used. The procedures shall be provided to the Company, as
requested.
Copies of specific forms used by Contractor to record the results of each inspection.
B.5 Manufacturing procedure qualification tests

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The MPS shall be validated though qualification process so called Manufacturing Procedure
Qualification Tests (MPQT).
One finished pipe among the first pipes produced in each size (each diameter and each wall
thickness), grade and steel source (first shift production) shall be subject to the inspections and
tests as described below in order to qualify the pipe manufacturing procedure. This pipe shall be
selected by the Inspector.
MPQT shall be valid for the pipes which were produced within the same manufacturing process
and tolerances as specified in Section 8.2. Any pipes/lot of pipes produced with parameters
outside of the tolerance shall require another qualification.
If the pipeline was designed according to DNV- OS- F101, instead of one pipe from one heat,
two pipes shall be selected from different heats. If the entire production is limited to one heat,
the MPQT may be performed on one single pipe from that heat.
The Supplier is allowed to proceed with the pipe manufacture without waiting for the test results,
as long as the Supplier is accepting the risk and responsibility of the consequences of any test
failure, as stated hereafter.
In case of qualification test results which do not comply with the requirements of this
specification, the pipe tested as well as all preceding pipes shall be rejected. The causes of
failure shall be investigated by the Supplier and reported to the Inspector. Manufacture shall
resume only after the procedure has been suitably revised to the satisfaction of the Inspector
and after a new pipe has successfully completed the qualification tests laid down in this
specification.
If another order is inserted in Company order, a new MPQT shall be performed.
All the tests described in Table 18 of Section 10.2.1 and the following additional destructive
tests shall be performed at the MPQT stage:

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Annex B
Requirements for SMLS pipes

(1)
Type of Test Requirements for SMLS Pipes
Chemical The mill shall perform full chemical analysis including the residual/trace elements on the first
Composition heat produced (from where the MPQT pipes were taken)
DBTT (in term of energy, shear area and lateral expansion) curve shall be developed from
charpy impact test with test temperature 10°, 20° above routine test temperature and 10°,
20°, 30° below routine test temperature.
This curve shall be generated for strained and no-strained condition.
Charpy Impact The temperatures of testing shall be extended when necessary in order to get sufficient data
for representing properly a transition curve showing the transition area. The tests with test
Tests temperatures below the routine temperature test will be for information only, but the transition
temperature shall not be higher than the specified routine test temperature.
For WT > 25 mm, the same Charpy V-notch tests, as stated above, shall be repeated at ID.
Then the Charpy V-notch specimen location for production tests shall be the one of the above
2 testing which gives the highest transition temperature.
(1)
At both ends of the pipe three cross sections (at 120°) shall be sampled for micrography and
hardness. They shall be polished and etched to show the metallurgical microstructure.
Photographs of microstructure shall be supplied at three locations minimum, namely at mid-
thickness and below internal and external surface.
No banded structure or untempered bainite or untempered martensite shall be present in the
evaluation can be required.

On each section, Vickers 5 kg hardness measurements shall be carried out (see sketch
Hardness Tests below). Hardness shall meet the requirements in Section 10.2.4.8.
Longitudinal micrography is required (including mother pipes for bends). One specimen of 30
mm long in the rolling direction shall be extracted.
They shall be properly polished and etched. They shall be examined at 5 mm from the
Micrography external and internal surfaces and at mid thickness, every 10 mm in the rolling direction, with
a magnification of X 100.
The microstructure shall not show banded structure in terms of bands of minor or major
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(1)
One bend test specimen shall be removed from each pipe end. The bend test specimens
shall be cut longitudinally to the pipe axis and shall include the full wall thickness of the pipe.
Bend Test They shall be bent through 180 degrees using a plunger with maximum diameter of four times
(Reeling case) the specimen wall thickness. A liquid penetrant test (LPT) shall be performed on the whole
bent area.
There shall be no cracks on the outside surface of on the bent portion of the specimen.
Notes:
(1) In case of reeling, mechanical testing shall be performed on specimens removed from each pipe end. The
specimen shall be taken from a full scale bending test simulating the successive bending of pipeline from first
spooling to final laying. The bending scheme and equipment shall be mutually agreed with the Company.
The plastic strain shall be, at least, equal to the plastic strain introduced during installation and service.
The Supplier shall submit to Company approval, a procedure for locating the maximum straining on the pipe.
Then all testing specimen shall be extracted from this maximum strained area.
The mechanical testing shall be carried out on specimens before straining and after straining and ageing. Ageing
shall be 250°C for one hour.
The heat treatment charts: furnace and pipe temperatures shall be part of the MPQT
documentation.
Requirements for SAWL pipes
In addition to the tests as per Section 10.2.1 and for SMLS pipes above, SAWL pipe shall also
be tested as follow:
Type of Test Requirements for SAWL pipes
Two longitudinal and two transverse tensile strip specimens shall be cut in the base metal at
one pipe end at 90° from the weld seam.
Tensile Tests Two all-weld tensile tests (one from inside and one from outside weld bead). The YS and TS
shall meet the requirements of the pipe base material. Elongation shall be minimum 18%.
Reduction of area, YS/TS ratio and uniform elongation shall be reported for information only.
CTOD Tests One set of three CTOD tests in weld metal centerline. SENB specimen B*2B.
100% X-ray of the weld.

Weld external for
all diameters).
equivalent equipment on a weld section extracted at each pipe end. The fusion lines between
weld and base metal and between passes shall be particularly investigated.
Weld Analysis
The results shall not indicate segregation peak at fusion line. The said areas shall be also
investigated by micrography and micro hardness. The results shall not reveal any martensite
nor hardness peak.
If the pipe forming (forming + expansion) introduce plastic deformation by more than 3%, strain
ageing test shall be done. The sample shall be heated to 250°C for 1 hour and then charpy
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heat treatment if plastic deformation during pipe forming exceed 5% for intermediate and severe
sour service application.
Post Weld Heat Treatment tests, (when required in PPS), tensile tests and Charpy-V notch
impact tests shall be repeated after a simulated Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) is made.
These tests shall also be acceptance tests. PWHT procedure shall be mutually agreed (in any
case, soaking temperature shall be 50°C below tempering and soaking time shall be based on
one hour per 25 mm WT).
When so required in the PPS, the qualification pipe of another pipe of first shift production shall
be fully grit blasted and then heated at 180°C to check for the presence of unacceptable raised
slivers and bristles of steel which could impair the subsequent coating.
The Supplier is allowed to proceed with the pipe manufacture without waiting for the test results,
as long as the Supplier is accepting the risk and responsibility of the consequences of any test
failure, as stated hereafter.

If another order is inserted in Company order, a new MPQT shall be performed.
Test failure
In case of qualification test results do not comply with the requirements of this specification, the
pipe tested as well as all preceding pipes shall be put on hold.
If one or more tests in the MPQT fail, the MPS shall be reviewed and modified accordingly, and
a complete re-qualification performed. Re-testing may be allowed subject to agreement. In the
specific case of failed fusion line CVN tests (with reference to local brittle zones), retesting of
further 2 sets removed from the failed MPQ pipe (at the same position relative to the wall
thickness) is permitted prior to declaring the MPQT as having failed.
The causes of failure shall be investigated by the Supplier and reported to the Inspector.
Manufacture shall resume only after the procedure has been suitably revised to the satisfaction
of the Inspector and after a new pipe has successfully passed the qualification tests laid down in
this specification.

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Annex C
Annex C (normative) Treatment of surface imperfections and

defects
C.2 Treatment of dressable surface defects
Add
Defects shall only be removed by grinding provided that the wall thickness is not reduced locally
below the minimum specified wall thickness.
After grinding the pipe shall be inspected by the process which detected the defect (UT or EMI),
completed by wet MPI, to ensure that the defect is completely removed and that the repair is
acceptable. Wall thickness measurements shall be made by UT in the ground areas. The results
shall be recorded.
The acceptable grinding processes are listed in the below table:
Seamless pipes LSAW pipes

Before expansion Grinding wheel or flap wheel
After expansion Only flap wheels (cosmetic grinding)
Before hydrotest Grinding wheel or flap wheel
After hydrotest Only flap wheels (cosmetic grinding)
C.4 Repair of defects by welding

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Repair of the pipe body by welding shall not be permitted.

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Annex D
Annex D (normative) Repair welding procedure

D.1 General
Add
Parent material
All repairs shall be carried out before cold expansion (if any), hydrostatic test and final heat
treatment.
Repair by welding on pipe base metal shall not be permitted. Defects in the body of pipe shall
be removed by cosmetic grinding. A smooth curved surface shall be obtained. Thickness
measurements shall be made on all areas where grinding has been carried out, except for
cosmetic grinding. The final thickness after grinding shall be not less than the specified
minimum wall thickness.
Measured thickness after grinding shall always be written (e.g. with chalk) on the pipe ground
area. The marking shall be made in such a way to be readable by the Inspector when the pipes
are presented at final bench.
Repair of dents and flat areas shall not be permitted.
Repair of weld seam
1. Weld repairs shall be carried out by SMAW using extra-low hydrogen electrodes (max.
hydrogen diffusible is 5ml/100gr deposited weld metal). Storage and handling electrode
shall meet requirements within Annex Q.
2. - -
.
3. Unacceptable defects in the weld seam, except as specified below, may be removed by
grinding and repaired by welding carried out by qualified welders and using a previously
qualified welding procedure.
4. No welding repair is permitted over a length of 200 mm from each pipe end.
5. Weld seam containing cracks shall not be weld repaired. The section of pipe containing
cracks shall be cut off. Then, acceptability of the remaining pipe shall be based on length
requirements.
6. For each pipe, the total length of manual welding repairs shall not exceed 5% of the pipe
length and the number of repaired areas is limited to three maximum. Repairs shall be
separated by at least one pipe OD of un-repaired weld.
7. Repair of a weld area previously repaired shall not be permitted.
8. Back to back repair shall not be permitted.
9. Each welding repair shall have a minimum length of 100 mm or 4 times the repair depth
whichever longer, even if the defect is of less extent.
10. The defect shall be completely removed by arc gouging and/or grinding and the resulting
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11. The external surface of the repair weld shall be subject to suitable grinding in order to obtain
a uniform appearance and to merge smoothly into the base material.
12. After repair, the pipe shall be sent for examination by same previous NDT methods (100%
examined by RT, UT and MPI) detected the defects.
13. Pipe mills shall have dedicated procedures for works to be performed inside pipes
describing HSE measures to put in place each time repair inside pipes are foreseen. The
forbidden.
D.2 Repair Welding Procedure Qualification

D.2.1 General
Add
Unless otherwise agreed with the Company, two repair types shall be qualified by tests on a
pipe of the order:
1. One partial repair (minimum of 2/3 thickness repair) simulating a defect located on Fusion
Line, and
2. One shallow repair with two weld-passes minimum simulating a defect located at weld toe.
Where welding from inside of pipe is not intended by the Supplier, or not practicable, or not
accepted by the Company, then a through thickness repair simulating a defect centered in Weld
Metal axis shall also be required.
All repairs shall include a minimum preheating of 100°C, unless the qualification test has shown
that a higher temperature is necessary.
D.2.2 Essential variables
This section is fully applicable.
D.2.3 Mechanical testing
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Sampling of CVN specimens shall be performed as follow:
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b) Through-thickness repair
Notch specimen location:

(A) Notch at centerline of repair weld

(B) Center of notch located on fusion line

(C) Centre of notch located 2 mm from fusion line
Add
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Annex D
D.2.4 NDT of weld repair procedure qualification tests

D.3 Welding personnel performance qualification

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Annex E
Annex E (normative) Non-destructive inspection for other than sour

service or offshore service
Not applicable.
Annex K is always applicable.


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Annex F
Annex F (normative) Requirements for couplings (PSL 1 only)

Not applicable.

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Annex G
Annex G (normative) PSL 2 pipe with resistance to ductile fracture

propagation
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The following requirement shall apply:

Minimum average Single value (J)
(1)
Grade (2) Minimum Shear area (*individual)
BM HAZ
WM(2)
L290 or X42 42 / 40 40 / 30 40 / 30
L320 or X46 49 / 40 40 / 30 40 / 30
L360 or X52 49 / 40 40 / 30 40 / 30
BM (85 / 75)
L390 or X56
61 / 45 40 / 30 40 / 30
WM & HAZ (75 / 60)
L415 or X60 61 / 45 50 / 40 50 / 40
L450 or X65 69 / 51 54 / 40 54 / 40
L485 or X70 91 / 67 68 / 50 68 / 50
1
The required KVL (Longitudinal direction specimens) values shall be 50% higher than those stated above
2
These values may apply in case of non-alignment of longitudinal seam weld. In case of seam welds are aligned
thus impact energy acceptance criteria of BM shall be applied for WM & HAZ.
The following additional requirements shall also apply:
Onshore pipelines For rich gas (CH4 < 95%), Charpy impact tests requirements shall be checked and confirmed
by HQ Pipeline and Riser Department using software such as PIPEDFRAC (PRCI).
Offshore pipelines DNV-OS-F101 supplementary requirement F shall apply.

For rich gas (CH4 < 95%), Charpy impact tests requirements shall be checked by HQ Pipeline
and Riser Department using software such as PIPEDFRAC (PRCI).

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Annex H
Annex H (normative) PSL 2 pipe ordered for sour service

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Hardness requirements
Hardness requirement shall meet acceptance criteria in Section 10.2.4.8.
HIC tests
H.1 General
This specification applies to the testing of the base metal of line pipe by means of Hydrogen
Induced Cracking tests (HIC tests).
This specification shall be read in conjunction with NACE TM 0284.

Test specimens shall be cut from pipes and immersed in the test solution prescribed hereafter.
No applied stress is required. After 96 hours immersion, damage due to hydrogen pressure
induced cracking related features such as blistering, straight and stepwise cracks shall be
measured and reported. Acceptance criteria shall be as stated hereafter.
The Supplier shall prepare a detailed HIC test procedure (including the UT procedure of
specimens) and submit it to the Company for prior approval.
HIC tests are not required on mother pipes for bends (because those tests are actually required
on finished bends).
HIC tests are not required for mild sour service.
NOTICE
Two UT scanning shall be performed on each specimen. Both CAR shall be measured and
reported. When necessary, Supplier lab shall produce evidence by sufficient micrography, that
the detected indications are not cracks.
H.2 Tests specimens
H.2.1 Size, Number and orientation of specimens
Test specimens sampling locations are described in Annex P.
However, for wall thickness (WT) above 30 mm, the specimens shall be staggered at each
NACE TM 0284, with an overlap of 1 ± 0.5 mm
between adjacent specimens.
Specimen dimensions shall be as follows:
Length (L) = 100 mm ± 1 mm
Width (W) = 20 mm ± 1 mm (base metal).
Thickness (T) = specimen thickness after a minimum amount (with a max. of 1 mm) of
material has been removed from the outside and inside surfaces to prepare finish of
specimen.
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H.2.2 Preparation of cross-sections

The specimen cross-sections shall be ground dry employing a number of intermediate grinding
steps to remove any prior metal deformation. The surface shall be finished by fine grinding with
800 grit paper or finer paper and then polished with diamond paste (grain size: 3 microns, 1
micron) and AL 2O 3 alumina paste or diamond paste (max. grain size: 0.25 micron). The
consecutive steps of grinding and polishing shall be detailed in the HIC procedure. The surface
shall finally be cleaned using water, alcohol and hot air.
Test solution, pH and H2S partial pressure of test shall be as stated in the table below,
according to sour service severity and type of pipeline effluent
H.3 Test solution and set up
Test solution A as per NACE TM 0284 shall be used. The ratio of solution volume to specimen
2
surface area shall be a minimum of 3 ml/cm
The solution shall be de-aerated by bubbling nitrogen and then H2S saturated as per NACE TM
0284.
Hydrogen sulphide concentration in the solution shall be measured by the iodometric titration
method and shall be 2300 ppm minimum. The pH value shall be measured after initial hydrogen
sulphide saturation and just prior to test termination. The initial test pH shall be pH 2.7 ± 0.1 as
indicated NACE TM 0284. The test temperature shall be maintained at 25°C ± 3°C.
Test duration shall be 96 hours.
(1) Mini H2S Accepta

Pipeline Sour Region Pipeline
Test conditions concentration nce
Service (1) effluent
(ppm) criteria
Mild 1 All NA NA NA
Intermediate and NACE TM 0284

2&3 All 2300
severe pH = 2.7 - PH2S = 1 bar
Note 1: Refer to definitions in specification GS EP COR 170.
H.4 Evaluation of hydrogen induced cracking
H.4.1 Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
The specimens shall be first examined by automatic UT using compression waves and the
immersion technique. The UT procedure shall comply with the provisions of para. 4.2 hereafter.
The Supplier shall submit a detailed UT procedure to the Company prior approval.
The total Crack Area Ratio (CAR) per specimen shall be reported. The printed chart of
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Each of the specimens shall be sectioned as per NACE TM 0284. For specimens in base
material, the two other locations shall be:
25 mm apart if the largest UT indication is between 35% and 65% of specimen length
Or at a distance of 25 mm and 50 mm, if the largest UT indication is between 0% and
34% or 66% and 100% of specimen length.
When there are no indications at UT scanning, then the specimen shall be cut at three equally
spaced locations within the specimen length as per Standard NACE TM 0284 (i.e. 25 mm
apart). The sections shall be mounted in epoxy resin or equal and polished as described in § 2.2
here above. Each section shall be suitably etched and microscopically examined for hydrogen
induced cracking at magnification of X100.
In this evaluation, cracks that lie within 1.0 mm of the internal or external surface of the test
specimen shall be disregarded. Cracks separated by less than 0.5 mm shall be considered a
single crack.
H.4.2 Ultrasonic testing of specimens

H.4.2.1 Ultrasonic Testing Method
Ultrasonic testing shall be fully automatic. It shall be made using the pulse-echo-method,
compression waves and immersion technique (clean fresh water). It shall be made from one
side of specimen with ultrasonic beam perpendicular to specimen surface.
Water path distance transducer/specimen shall be defined.
H.4.2.2 Ultrasonic Generator
a) It shall have been calibrated since less than six months by an independent and recognized
laboratory. A copy of the calibration certificate shall be made available to the Inspector.
b) It shall have the possibility to realize, as a minimum, one of the two following adjustments:
The Distance-Amplitude Correction (DAC)
The equalization of heights of echo from several artificial reflectors: Time Correction
Gain (TCG).
H.4.2.3 Transducer
Transducer shall have the following characteristics:
a. Mono or double transducer
b. Focalized or of cylindrical type ultrasonic beam
c. Frequency = 10 to 15 MHz.
The following shall also be defined by the Supplier:
a. Transducer type, characteristics, serial number
d. Active diameter.
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H.4.2.4 Calibration
a) Calibration of time base
It shall be made using a block cut from a pipe sample having the dimensions of specimens to be
tested (thickness x width x length).
The distance shall be measured between water/specimen interface echo and the first back wall
echo, or between first and second back wall echo.
b) Calibration of sensitivity
It shall be made with a block of same dimensions as above which includes five transverse flat
bottom notches 1 mm wide, with depths 1 mm, ¼ t, ½ t, ¾ t and t less 1 mm, as shown on
sketch below:
Sensitivity may be made using either the DAC curve method or the TCG level method.
The echo from the 1 mm deep notch shall be adjusted to 80% Full Screen Height (FSH),
whatever the selected method (i.e. DAC curve method or TCG level method).
The threshold/referenced level shall be the said DAC curve or TCG level. All indications equal to
or above DAC curve or TCG level (when applicable) shall be recorded.
H.4.2.5 Transducer movement
Transducer movement shall comply with the following:
Strictly parallel to specimen surface within 0.5% in all directions and any correction will
be made easily, where necessary
Distance transducer/specimen surface accurately adjusted, measured and recorded
Smooth movement, without any stopping
Speed less than 130 mm/second
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H.4.2.6 Extent of UT inspection

Scanning shall cover 100% of specimen surface plus a peripherical band of at least half the
diameter of transducer (i.e. scanning over 100% of specimen volume).
The scan resolution shall be 0.5 x 0.5 mm, or better.
H.4.2.7 Cartography/Print-outs
A chart in A- scan or B-scan, as a minimum, shall be produced. C-scan chart may also be
produced but as additional only.
The cartography shall give the sizing and location of detected cracks with an accuracy of 0.05
mm.
Amplitudes of echo from cracks may be referenced with different colours.
Print-outs shall be properly marked (specimen no., heat no., date of tests, etc.).
H.4.3 Acceptance Criteria

H.4.3.1 Ultrasonic examination of specimens

CAR = 5% max. of specimen area, per specimen (refer to definition of CAR in paragraph. 4.1
above). The CAR shall include all cracks and all laminations associated or not associated with
cracks.
H.4.3.2 Microscopic examination of cross-sections
All cracks visible at magnification X100 (as said above) shall be measured and reported.
In this evaluation, cracks that lie within 1.0 mm of the internal or external surface of the test
specimen shall be disregarded. Cracks separated by less than 0.5 mm shall be considered a
single crack.
CLR, CTR and CSR shall be calculated and reported for each section and the average for each
test specimen as per NACE TM 0284.
The following acceptance criteria shall apply to the average of the three cross-sections which
are cut from each specimen:
Crack Length Ratio (CLR) : 15% maximum
Crack Thickness Ratio (CTR) : 5% maximum
Crack Sensitivity Ratio (CSR) : 2% maximum.
CAR requirement max. 5% on each specimen.
In addition, no individual crack shall exceed 5 mm in length.
H.5 Reporting
The following data shall be provided in the Supplier's report per each heat tested for Company
acceptance:
a) The printed charts of UT scanning of specimens, unless the UT cartography does not show
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c) Individual CLR, CTR and CSR for each of the three sections per specimen, and the average
CLR, CTR and CSR per each specimen, with photographs of all un-etched sections at X5
and X25 magnifications.
d) Type of solution as per Table above of this Appendix. pH of solution at start and end of test
and also at end of each day of test. H2S concentration at start and end of test.
e) Locations and dimensions of specimens in tested pipe.
f) Photomicrographs of typical micro-structures X 200 of weld and parent material, with
definition of the microstructures.
g) Mill certificates of material tested showing full chemical analysis and mechanical properties.
All pertinent explanations (where needed) and concluding comments. Any failure shall be
analysed by the Supplier and the causes of failure made clear to the Company, before any re-
tests or remedial actions are decided.
SSC tests
H.6 General
This specification applies to the testing of the base metal of line pipes by means of sulphide
stress cracking tests using the 4-point bending test method (method B of EFC Publication no.
16). Apart from the type of specimen (no holes) and the bending method (4-point bending), all
the provisions regarding method B of NACE TM 0177 shall apply, unless otherwise stated
hereafter.
The Supplier shall prepare a fully detailed test procedure proposal based upon this specification
and submit it to the Company for prior approval.
SSC tests are not required on mother pipes for bends (because those tests are actually required
on finished bends).
SSC tests are not required for mild sour service.
H.7 Specimen preparation
Each set shall consist of three specimens. Each specimen shall be prismatic with the following
dimensions: 115 to 140 mm long, 15 mm wide and 5 mm thick.
It is reminded here that only samples free of defects should be used.
Regardless of the pipe wall thickness (WT), the set of specimens shall be cut as close as
possible to the surface in contact with the effluent containing H 2S (Inside or Ouside), with
a minimum depth of machining to obtain flat surfaces.
Test specimens sampling locations are described in Annex P.
All surfaces shall be ground to 600 grit after machining.
Tests identification shall be performed on each specimen by an approved method.
H.8 Test required
Round bar tensile specimens shall be machined in the base metal parallel to the pipe axis and
on the weld. The tensile test specimen shall be sampled as close as possible to the place where
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Then, a tensile test shall be carried out and the yield Strength (0.2% proof stress) and ultimate
tensile strength shall be recorded.
The lowest yield strength value shall be taken as the reference for the actual yield strength
(AYS) mentioned below.
This AYS of base material shall be the reference for calculating the stress level of the SSC
tests.
All SSC tests shall be conducted at the %AYS of pipe base material indicated below. The
measurement of applied stress shall be made using either electrical strain gauges or the
deflection method. If the deflection method is used, it shall be measured using a dial gauge with
an accuracy of 0.01 mm.
Spare test specimens shall also be cut out and shall be available for additional tests in case of
need.
H.9 Test set up
Test arrangement and loading of specimens shall be as per Appendix 2 of EFC Publication no.
16 and ASTM G39 or ISO 7539 (All Parts).
The outer and inner rollers shall be made with materials which do not creep when subjected to
the sustained loads (glass or ceramic rods) and avoiding galvanic coupling with the specimen.
Stress applied to specimens shall be adjusted as stated here above and paragraph 3.
H.9 Test conditions
The pipe Supplier shall choose between the two following options.
H.9.1 All conditions: solution NACE TM 0177
NACE TM 0177.
The Supplier shall ensure that saturation is obtained after one hour. Hydrogen sulphide
concentration in the solution shall be measured by the iodine titration method at start and at the
end of the test.
The temperature of the solution shall be maintained at 24°C ± 3°C and regularly recorded from
start to test completion.
The pH of the solution shall be recorded at the start and end of the test. The pH values shall be
within the limits of NACE TM 0177 (i.e. initial pH = 2.7 ± 0.1 and pH max = 4.0 at the end of
test).
Tests shall have a minimum duration of 30 days (720 hours).
(1)
Pipeline Sour (1)
Pipeline effluent Test conditions Stress level (%AYS)
Area
service
Mild 1 All NA NA
Intermediate & NACE TM 0177 1
2&3 All 80
severe pH = 2.7 - PH2S = 1 bar
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H.9 Specimen examination

Following failure or at the end of the test (whichever happens first), visual examination and
photographs shall be made at x1 and x10 magnifications of the stressed surfaces of each
specimen further to cleaning and MPI.
Whenever a crack is found, the specimen shall be cross sectioned, polished and etched at the
crack location. Photographs shall be made at a suitable magnification before and after etching.
Any SSC cracks shall be categorized
The metallurgical features shall be documented with photomicrographs.
H.10 Test acceptance criteria
No crack (or rupture) shall be accepted in any of the tested specimens within the 30 day period
for any of the tests carried out.

For evaluation, all cracks interpreted as SSC, SOHIC or HIC cracks shall be considered.
Small grooves, pits caused by corrosion or short (< 0.2 mm) cracks generated by welded
defects shall not be considered, in mutual agreement between Supplier and Inspector.
Results shall be submitted to Company Corrosion specialists for approval.
H.11 Reporting
At the end of the test, the Supplier shall provide a test report giving the following information:
a) Measurement of the actual applied stress (strain gauges, etc.).
b) Individual result for each specimen tested per set, with photographs and
photomicrographs (when applicable).
c) Type of solution used for the tests. pH of solution at start and end of test and during the
test for EFC Publication no. 16 solutions. H2S concentration at start and end of test.
d) Location and dimensions of specimens
e) Mill certificates of materials tested showing full chemical analysis and mechanical
properties
f) Testing procedure specification.
Conclusions and pertinent explanations (where needed) or concluding information. Any failure
shall be analyzed by the Supplier and the cause of failure made clear to the Company before
any re-test or remedial actions.

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Not applicable.

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Annex J (normative) PSL 2 pipe ordered for onshore or offshore

service
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Standard requirements for pipe diameter and out of roundness
If nothing is specified in the PPS, the following requirements shall be considered (modifications
of API are highlighted in red):
Frequency Diameter Out-of-roundness 4)

D Of Pipe body 1) Pipe end 2, 3)
inspection Pipe body 2) Pipe end 3)
SMLS SAWL SMLS SAWL
± 0.5 mm ± 0.5 mm or Included in the diameter

or ± ± 0.0075 D, tolerance
< 60.3 mm 0.0075 D, whichever is ± 0.5 mm or ± 0.005 D,

610 whichever is greater, but
whicheve greater, but
mm max. ± 1.6 mm
r is max. ± 3.2 0.015 D 0.01 D
Once per greater mm

test unit 4)
0.01 D but 0.0075 D but
± 0.005 D, max. 10 mm max. 8 mm
± 0.01 D but max. ± ± 1.6 mm ± 1.6 mm for D/t 75 By for D/t 75 By
1422 mm
4.0 mm agreement for agreement for
D/t > 75 D/t > 75
> 1422 mm ± 2.0 mm
Where
D = Specified outside diameter for pipe body and inside diameter for pipe ends.
t = specified nominal wall thickness.
Notes
1) Dimensions of pipe body to be measured approximately in the middle of the pipe length.
2) For SMLS pipe, the tolerances mm, and the tolerances for heavier wall pipe shall be as agreed.
3) The pipe end includes a length of 100 mm at each of the pipe extremities.
4) Out of roundness is applicable on the internal diameter. For welded pipes, the out of roundness shall include the
peaking effect. Out-of-roundness at the pipe ends shall be checked using an internal ring gauge. This gauge
shall pass freely 100 mm into each end of the pipe when held normal to the pipe axis. Alternatively a laser device
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Premium requirements for pipe diameter and out of roundness
sensitive areas ...), the following requirements shall be considered (modifications of API are
highlighted in red):
It shall be ensured that pipe ends tolerances are consistent with the required girth-weld
maximum misalignment.
If pipe ends machining is required, then DNV-OS-F101 section 7 B338 and B339 requirements
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Wall thickness tolerances
mm
Wall thickness mm (in) Tolerances (in)
SMLS pipes
0.6(0.024)
0.5 (0.020)
+0.150 t
>4.0 (0.157) to < 25.0 (0.984)
-0.1 t
+3.7 mm (0.146) or 0.1 t, whichever is the greater
25.0 (0.984)
-3.0 mm (0.120) or 0.1 t, whichever is the greater
SAWL pipes
± 0.5 (0.020)
> 5.0 (0.197) to < 15,0 (0.591) ± 0.1 t

15,0 (0.591) ± 1.5 (0.060)
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Straightness tolerances
The deviation from a straight line (taut wire) shall not exceed:
Deviation over total pipe length Deviation on the last meter
Max 0.15% (instead of 0.2 %) Max 3 mm (instead of 4 mm)
When necessary, cold straightening is allowed provided that the resulting permanent
straining does not exceed 1.5%.
Additional requirement for SAWH pipes.
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Pipe length tolerances
Offshore pipes *
Onshore pipes
Min Average Max
As per ISO 3183 / API SPEC 5L 11.80 m 12.20 m 12.50 m

* A small amount of lower pipe length (10 pipes) can be mutually agreed at the bid stage.
Jointers made by welding two pipe sections to produce the specified pipe length are not
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Annex K (normative) Non-destructive inspection for pipe ordered

for sour service and/or offshore service and for onshore trunklines
K.3 Non destructive inspection of SMLS pipes
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K.3.3 Ultrasonic thickness measurements

The pipe wall thickness shall be measured using ultrasonic in three longitudinal planes
displaced by 90°. The measurements shall be carried out at minimum intervals of one metre
along the pipe length.
At Mill's option, wall thickness may be measured by automatic ultrasonic tester examining
spirally the pipe with a coverage of 100% of the pipe body area. Recordings shall be made
available to the Inspector at the Mill.
The minimum required wall thickness shall be met at any location in pipe.
When so required in the PPS (typically where girth weld AUT inspection following the zone
discrimination technique is required), the wall thickness shall be automatically measured over
100 mm of each pipe end on the whole circumference area. The minimum and the maximum
found at each end shall be recorded and traceable in regard of pipe number and of end side.
The accuracy of measurements and records shall be of 0.1 mm, for example, 17.2 mm, 20.6
mm.
The measured wall thickness versus the pipe numbers and the end sides shall be traceable.
The records shall be made available to Company or pipe laying Contractor review and shall be
included in the final documentation as a computer file, compatible with Excel.
The standard deviation (Sd) of wall thickness records for all measurement results irrespectively
of the pipe number shall be calculated. Sd shall be conventionally calculated as follows: Sd =
(w.t. max - w.t. min) / 6.
The following data shall be transmitted to Company and Contractor within 5 days after the
automatic measurement has been carried out:
WT maximum
WT minimum
WT the mean value (M)
STD value
The pipe(s) number(s) and end side(s) with w.t. = M + 2 Sd
The pipe(s) number(s) and end side(s) with w.t. = M - 2 Sd.
K.3.4 Supplementary non destructive inspection

Both automatic ultrasonic testing and electromagnetic testing shall be performed on 100% of the
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Automatic Ultrasonic Testing (AUT)

The Supplier shall produce the ultrasonic procedures (automatic and manual) he intends to use,
including the equipment capabilities, the reference standards for calibration of sensitivity, and
the acceptance criteria. These procedures shall be submitted at bid stage and shall be subject
to qualification tests prior to production start.
Aim of the 1) Detection of transverse defects (internal and external).

inspection
2) Detection of longitudinal defects (internal and external).
3) Detection of oblique defects (internal and external, parallel to the rolling direction). For
deep water project (water depth > 500 m) and/or pipes fatigue sensitive and/or pipes
experiencing total longitudinal strain > 0.4%, the final rolling direction shall be determined
for each pipe size (OD and WT) during MPQT unless it has already been determined on
same pipe dimensions for a previous project (in that case data shall be submit to
Company approval at the bid stage). Afterward, the capability of the AUT system to
detect defects parallel to the final rolling direction shall be demonstrated.
4) Detection of lamination
5) Detection of under thickness and wall thickness variation
Coverage of the Each finished pipe shall be 100% inspected along its entire surface area by automatic
inspection ultrasonic testing (inspection shall cover the full volume). All pipe ends not scanned by the
full automatic technique as above shall be cropped.
Alarms Coupling shall be monitored through the back wall signal amplitude. Coupling alarm shall
be available (3 dB drop shall trigger coupling alarm).
Automatic paint spray marking of defects or at least recording of inspection maps with
defect positioning.
Every two hours, each paint spray, including those of coupling failure shall be manually
activated in order to clean out the spray nozzle.
Alarms for detection channels (OD & ID, Lam, Under WT, Coupling Loss) shall be
automatically triggered when a signal is detected above the threshold
Calibration The reference standard shall be made from a pipe manufactured for the order.
N5 notches (L, T and O) with maximum depth of 1.5 mm and a minimum depth of 0.3 mm.
The length of the notch shall be sufficient to allow static and dynamic calibration. 8 mm
diameter FBH 30% WT nom from ID and 70% WT nom from ID (see. sketch below).
Static calibration shall be performed to set the reference levels (response of each
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If, during the calibration check, notches of the reference standard are not revealed, or if the
signals caused by notches of the reference standard do not switch on the automatic alarm
or marking device, all the pipes already checked since the previous calibration check shall
be re-inspected. When the signal(s) have activated the automatic alarm and marking device
but found lower than 60% FSH, the calibration of the concerned channel(s) shall be
readjusted and the dynamic scanning re-performed. But in such a case, the re-inspection of
pipes from the last scanning sequence is not required.
Gate opening From 0.25 to 1.25 skip.
Acceptance criteria
The sizes of laminations shall not exceed 5*10 mm at pipe ends over a distance of 100 mm
and 10*20 mm in pipe body.
Repairs After grinding repair, if any, the pipe shall be re-inspected by the same method which had
Documentation 1) Inspection procedure which shall detail the probe type, number, the scanning mode, the
scanning coverage, the setting of detection trigger threshold, the coupling
the static and the dynamic calibrations, automatic system principles, if any, the
detection
2) The recording of static and dynamic calibrations (printed charts, computer records)
shall be made available to the inspector for review and acceptance. The production
scanning printed charts shall be made available to the Inspector for review.
3) All scanning computer data in native format from AUT showing clearly the inspection
records as defined above, shall be copied on two CD Rom /DVD together with
associated viewer which allows data analysis.
One shall be handed over to Inspector and one shall be filed in the final dossier.
Alternatively, when nominal wall thickness of pipes is less than 5 mm, the pipes may be
inspected by the flux leakage method, provided that the related inspection procedure is
approved by Company at the bid stage. However, scanning for laminations shall be maintained.
Electromagnetic testing (EMI)
The Supplier shall produce the procedure to use for electromagnetic testing (in addition to
ultrasonic testing) on the full length of pipes for the detection of defects on the internal and
external surfaces of the pipes (defects oriented in the axial direction and in the circumferential
direction). EMI for acceptance is mandatory for SMLS pipe.
The Supplier will supply the Company with the equipment specifications, its location in the
production line, the inspection procedure and the reference standards for calibration of
sensitivity. Internal machined notches in the reference standard shall be:
Mutually agreed at the bid stage for WT > 12.7 mm.

External machined notches in the reference standard shall be N5 with a maximum of 1.5 mm
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It shall be demonstrated that EMI equipment can accommodate pipe dimensional tolerances (in
particular OD variations leading to distance variations between the poles and the pipe) without
affecting the performance of the inspection.
The EMI equipment shall be recalibrated by the equipment manufacturer at least every two
years and the calibration procedure shall cover the complete signal chain).
Magnetizing parameters (U, I) and inspection speeds shall be monitored. The signal to noise
ratio shall not exceed 3:1.
Sensors shall be in contact with the pipe. The lift-off shall never exceed 0.2 mm.
Sensors status shall be checked by visual inspection every shift.
Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
All bevel surfaces shall be checked by MPI using the wet method. The sensitivity of the method
shall be checked using a recognized calibration block or using a pipe containing appropriate
defects, to the satisfaction of the Inspector.

K.5 Non destructive inspection of SAWL pipes
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A table -after), shall be included in the AUT

procedure/working instructions and submitted to Company approval.

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Table R/C
Scanning speed: ----------------------------------
The here-
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Annex P (normative) Sampling of specimens for MPQT and

production tests
Detailed drawings of test specimens sampling for MPQT and production tests shall be issued by
the Manufacturer and submitted (in PDF format) to Company approval.
These drawings shall:
Precisely define the specimen location (along the length, around the circumference and
in the pipe wall thickness)
Give a unique identification number for each test specimen.
Sampling of HIC specimens
For SMLS pipes

Three sets of test specimens shall be taken from each test pipe (same as in Figure P.1) as
follows:
Three specimens cut in base material in a direction parallel to the rolling direction at
each of the three 120° location (i.e.: 120° x 3 equally spaced = 9 specimens).
For LSAW pipes
Nine test specimens shall be taken from each test pipe as follows:
Three specimens cut transverse to the longitudinal weld (+ additional 2, one at each pipe
end for MPQT only)
Three specimens cut in base material in a direction parallel to the rolling direction at 90
degrees and at 180 degrees from weld.
Sampling of SSC specimens
For SMLS pipes
Figure P.1 - Sampling of SSC tests specimen (seamless pipes)

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Annex Q (normative) Particular requirements for welding

consumables
Welding consumables
a) The weld deposits obtained from the consumables shall satisfy the impact toughness and
hardness requirements of this specification and shall have tensile properties that are equal
to or slightly higher than those of the base metal. YS and TS of weld metal shall not exceed
the specified maximum YS and TS of base metal. YS to TS ratio of weld metal shall be
reported for information only.
b) The chemical analysis of weld deposit shall not include more than 1.0% Ni and 0.5% Mo.
c) All welding consumables shall conform to ASME BPVC Section II Part C (AWS) or approved
ion.
c) Each heat, lot (or so called batch herein) of consumables shall be subject to inspection and
approval by the Inspector. 3.2 Mill test certificates from consumable manufacturers showing
test results actually obtained on the said lot shall be submitted to the Inspector.
The lot and the level of testing are specified as per ISO 14344 as follows:
Covered electrodes: class C5 or alternatively C3 provided it is limited to one heat
number and when the chemical composition of wet mixes is controlled by raw material
analysis and computerized weighing.
Bare solid electrodes and rods: class S3
Flux cored electrodes and metal cored electrodes and rods: class T3
Flux for submerged arc welding: class F2.
The level of testing shall be as per ISO 14344 - schedule 4 as a minimum.
For SAW flux, additional diffusible hydrogen test and/or moisture test are required (see.
hereafter).
d) Coated electrodes shall be of the extra low hydrogen type (i.e. maximum specified hydrogen
content of 5 ml per 100 grams of Weld Metal).
e) Low hydrogen coated electrodes and welding fluxes shall be supplied in moisture
guaranteed proof containers and used according to the recommendations of their
manufacturers. If there are no written recommendations available from the manufacturers of
consumables the following instructions shall be applied:
Low hydrogen coated electrodes conforming to ANSI/AWS A5.1 shall be oven dried for
at least two hours between 350°C and 430°C. A lower temperature for a longer holding
time is not acceptable. Immediately upon withdrawal from their hermetically sealed
container or drying oven, the electrodes shall be kept in a holding oven at approximately
100°C before use. Electrodes withdrawn from the holding oven shall be used within two
hours after withdrawal. If unused they shall be re-dried as above
Fluxes procurement, packing, storage and use shall conform to the requirements stated
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The Supplier shall verify the grain-size of the flux at the beginning of each working shift.
The recorded grain-size shall comply with the recommendation of flux Vendor. Should
any deviation be recorded, the flux shall be rejected.
f) The Supplier's consumables procedure for storing, handling, drying, recycling and
traceability shall be approved by the Inspector before commencement of production welding.
g) All welding consumable certificates shall be submitted to the Inspector. The welding
consumable Manufacturer's test certificates for each batch and lot of consumables shall be
made available for that purpose. These documents shall certify that the consumables meet
the requirements of the relevant standards for classification and grade and testing.
Flux Dryness (applicable to SAWL pipes only)
Flux management procedure
Supplier shall issue a dedicated procedure for flux management according to the selected
method (A or B) as described below. This procedure shall cover all steps from flux purchasing to
-to-
This procedure shall be submitted to Company for review at the bid stage.
Pipe manufacturer can choose one of the following methods to guarantee the flux dryness (The
resulting diffusible Hydrogen in weld deposit shall be 5 ml / 100 g max.)
Method A (Originally a dry flux is packed in moisture proof sealed packing)
1 - Procurement of flux
At the time of flux packing, the diffusible hydrogen content in SAW weld deposit shall be
checked on a sample of the batch of flux and shall be lower than 5 ml / 100 g of weld deposit.
(This measurement may also be done through moisture content measurement, when evidence
of correlation for the flux, intended to be used, can be provided by flux manufacturer. This
correlation curve shall be based on previous comparative tests of diffusible Hydrogen versus
flux moisture content. Otherwise, the acceptable moisture content shall be 0.03%.
of 982°C minimum.
For diffusible hydrogen testing or for moisture measurement, NEITHER PRE- DRYING NOR
ANY PRE-HEATING OF FLUX SAMPLE will be carried out before testing (whatever the
statements of the applied standard).
Tests shall be carried out with the flux as it is at the time of sampling. Moisture measurement
shall be carried out at 982°C minimum, carrier gas shall contain 10% minimum of oxygen.
Correlation between moisture content and diffusible hydrogen content shall be established
(previously established data is acceptable).
Results of diffusible hydrogen or moisture measurement shall be reported on the 3.1 flux
certificate for each batch. The testing conditions, as specified above, shall be confirmed on the
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Packing shall be of humidity proof type.

Acceptable packing shall be:
Metallic/stiff plastic drums with rubber gasket for top tightness
Double polymer top welded bags
PEHD-aluminium-PEHD top welded bags.
The packing shall be designed to guarantee no significant humidity absorption during storage of
one year minimum.
2 - Storage of flux
Flux shall be stored in a controlled hygrometry and temperature room. The resulting relative
hygrometry and temperature values shall be permanently maintained such that the resulting
absolute hygrometry is below 10 g of water per kg of air. The maximum duration of storage shall
be one year (after the date of packing). Over one year, a spot check of diffusible hydrogen /
moisture content shall be required.

3 - Use of flux
Drums/bags shall be checked before use. They shall be undamaged.
They shall be opened just before pouring the flux in the welding machine hopper where the
temperature shall be maintained between 120 and 150°C.
In case of welding stop, the remaining flux stored in hoppers shall be scrapped after 12 hours
maximum.
The system of feeding, downstream the hoppers, shall be drained off before welding restart
when welding has been interrupted 2 hours or more.
The feeding from hoppers shall be done by gravity where possible. Where pressurised air is
used for flux conveying, the said air shall be dried and made oil free with adequate equipments.
4 - Flux recycling
When Supplier in
Method B (any other procedures)
Pipe mill shall demonstrate that its method allows to obtain dry flux at the welding point.
Flux shall be sampled at the welding point and checked at the start of production and then once
per shift for inside welding and once per shift for outside welding. All welding lines shall be
sequentially tested.
Inspector shall have the right to impose the time of sampling when it is justified to his opinion.
Check tests and results shall comply with the above paragraph.

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Annex R (normative) Heat treatment facilities (furnace and

quenching bath)
Quality assurance
Heat treatment facilities and associated equipment shall be qualified and certified according to
the requirements of NORSOK M-650, API SPEC 6A, ASTM A991.
Recording of all quality heat treatment shall be available for review upon Company inspector
request.
Equipment qualification
The following principles are applicable to all types of furnaces (batch, continuous or semi-
loads to be heat treated. Furnaces shall be equipped with systems for fully automated
monitoring and recording of temperatures. Thermal sensors shall be calibrated with an accuracy
of ± 0.25 % of their full scale range.
Quenching baths shall have dimensions and cooling facilities adequate to keep the water
temperature below 40 ºC at any time during the quenching operation. The quench tank shall be
equipped with pumps, jets or propellers to ensure water circulation both inside and outside the
pipe. The quenching bath shall be equipped with continuous temperature monitoring and
recording devices. An alarm shall be raised if the quenching bath temperature exceeds 40°C.
Each pipe shall be quenched individually.
The equipment shall be capable of transferring pipes from the heat treatment furnace into the
quenching bath within a maximum time of 60 seconds. The transfer time is measured from the
time the furnace door is fully open (or the time the pipe starts to exit the furnace) until the pipe is
completely submerged into the quenching bath. In any case, the temperature of pipes just
before quenching shall be at least Ac3 + 50°C.
Heat treatment procedure
A specific heat treatment procedure shall be established. The following information shall be
detailed in the procedure:
a) Sketch of heat treatment facilities showing furnace(s) and quenching bath relative to each
other
b) Type, identification of furnace(s) and sketch of furnace showing, overall dimensions, working
zone and location of heat elements
c) Location and identification of thermal sensors in the furnace. Sensors for temperature
regulation and sensors for temperature control shall be clearly distinguished. For continuous
furnaces the heating zone and the working zone shall be clearly defined
d) Maximum operating temperature of furnace(s)
e) Loading temperature, heating rate, temperature set-up and soaking time with associated
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f) Cooling details, e.g. cooling medium (water, air, gas or a combination thereof, etc... with
g) Maximum transfer time

h) For continuous and semi continuous furnaces: travel speed and minimum soaking time as
function of size (e.g. thickness, diameter, cross section, etc.) of products to be heat-treated
and other relevant parameters.
The heat treatment procedure shall be submitted to Company for review and validation before
starting production.
Verification
Heat treatment furnaces calibration shall be checked by a third party maximum every 6 months.
This verification shall be carried out furnace empty and with the maximum load to be heat
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Annex S (normative) Plate or Strip manufacturing requirements for

welded pipes
Non destructive examination
Ultrasonic inspection
Each steel plate shall be 100% ultrasonically inspected.

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Plates for Bend mother pipes

Particular requirement for plates
Before starting the bend mother pipe production.
Three specimens of 50 mm long in the rolling direction shall be extracted from a mother plate at
50 mm from each longitudinal edge and at mid width. The rolling direction cross sections of the
specimens shall be properly polished and etched to reveal carbides. They shall be examined
every 10 mm, at 5 mm from each surface and at mid wall, with a magnification of X100. The
microstructure shall not exhibit banded structure in terms of carbon / carbides minor or major
segregation. Three photography of typical structure shall be issued for the inspection file. The
Company inspector shall attend the test.
Marking of plates
Each plate shall be clearly identified by means of weather resisting markings.

The following minimum indications shall be marked on each plate:

Purchaser's name
Plate Manufacturer and Mill name
Heat no.
Plate no.
Plate wall thickness x width
Steel grade
Order identification.
The Supplier's in-house plate marking may be proposed at bid stage for steel/plate/pipe
fabrication integrated plants. However, this marking shall include plate number and job
identification, as a minimum, provided that traceability is demonstrated to Company and
Mill Certificates
The Supplier shall provide the Company with 3.2 Mill certificates according to EN 10204 for
plates except for integrated plate mills.
In all cases (integrated or non integrated plate mills), reports of all tests and inspections carried
out on plates in accordance with the present specification shall be submitted to Company
approval:
Results of heat and product analyses
Results of mechanical tests
Results of visual inspection
Results of thickness measurements
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On Mill certificates, each plate shall be identified in respect of the heat and slab from which it
has been produced. Mill certificates shall clearly indicate the as-delivery condition of plates (e.g.
normalized, controlled rolled with accelerated cooling).
Format of Mill certificates shall be agreed prior to production between the Company and the
Supplier.

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Annex U (normative) Specific additional requirements for clad pipes

Introduction
A clad pipe is a bimetallic pipe whose structure is as described on the following sketch. A CRA
(Corrosion Resistant Alloy) layer is metallurgically bonded to the backing steel.
CRA shall be chosen with Corrosion specialists, depending on project particular issues (type of
effluent, erosion ...), among the following list:
Austenitic stainless steel (LC1812 according to API SPEC 5LD)
22% duplex stainless steel (LC2205 according to API SPEC 5LD)
25% superduplex stainless steel (LC2506 according to API SPEC 5LD)
904L according to API SPEC 5LD
Nickel based alloys: Alloy 825 (ASTM B424) and Alloy 625 (ASTM B443).
All requirements of DNV-OS-F101 Section 7D and API SPEC 5LD are applicable where this
appendix does not state overriding requirements.
Project particular specification (PPS)
The following information shall be added to the PPS:
The liner CRA grade
An extra liner thickness of 0.5 mm shall be required for mother pipes for bends
The minimum PREN value if necessary (to be discussed with HQ Corrosion Department
specialists)
The base case is not to require any SSC tests due to resistance of CRA to sour environment.
However, it shall be confirmed by HQ Corrosion Department specialists that no tests are
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C-Mn plate manufacturing

C-Mn plates shall be manufactured following all the requirements of this document.
CRA plate manufacturing
CRA plates shall be manufactured according to:
Clad plates manufacturing
General requirements
The plate shall be manufactured by hot rolling process.
All work shall be performed in clean areas and clean environment to avoid contamination and
condensation.
C-Mn faces in contact with CRA and CRA plates shall be:
Blast cleaned to a surface cleanliness of ISO 8501 Sa2
Cleaned, dried and free from any dust or particles

Free from any oxides.
The separating agent used in the sandwich shall be specified in the MPS (name, trademark ...).
Clad plates can be delivered either in the quenched and tempered (provided Supplier can
evidence that tempering conditions do not affect cladding material mechanical and corrosion
properties) or the TMCP state. Clad mother plates for bends shall be only delivered in the
quenched and tempered state (with the same restrictions than given above for tempering).
Plates shall be cropped off at 150 mm from the edges at the end of the manufacturing process.
MPQT and production tests for clad plates (only tests highlighted in yellow are required for
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Pipe manufacturing
Both Submerged Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding processes are acceptable.
Run-on and run-off tabs shall always be used. These tabs shall be grooved following the
seam weld groove geometry. Tabs shall be removed by cold cutting or grinding.
Welding consumables shall be chosen taking into account reduction of alloying elements
by dilution with the carbon steel. In addition, corrosion properties of weld deposit shall be
superior to that of the clad material.
A two steps welding process as proposed below shall be the preferred option unless it
raises any technical showstopper:
CRA liner welding consumables shall be properly selected depending on the CRA material
and shall be submitted to Company approval.
Seam weld shall be back purged with welding grade inert gas when necessary.
Any ground surface and external weld surface shall be pickled and passivated after
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No cold expansion is required on press bending pipes and roll bending pipes. However,
cold shrinkage sizing (pipe calibration) is allowed provided:
- Cold strain does not exceed 1.0%
- Production tests specimens are sampled from pipes after cold shrinkage sizing.
The following additional essential variables shall be considered:
- Any change in CRA layer grade
- Any change in separating agent used in the sandwich
- Any change in CRA layer thickness of more than ± 1.5 mm
- Any change in the welding sequence
- Any change in pipe calibration process (external die, internal die ...).
- Any change in the CRA layer welding process (SAW, GTAW, ESW ...).
Carbon steel part shall be welded by SAW but for the CRA part:
- The following welding process are acceptable: SAW, ESW, PAW and GTAW
- Any weld repair on the CRA layer shall be performed by GTAW only.
For GTAW, the welding gas shall be pure Argon and supplied according to ISO 14175
requirements.
Strips for ESW shall be supplied according to AWS 5.9.
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Mill hydrostatic testing

Mill hydrostatic pressure shall be determined as follow:
Only fresh water with a chloride ion content of less than 50 ppm shall be used for the test. After
the test, the pipe shall be dried and kept dried by the use of end caps.
Weldability tests (when so required in the PPS)

The test shall consist of butt welding together two pipes sections in the 5G vertical uphill
position using a mutually agreed welding process. The heat input range shall also be mutually
agreed.
Drying is requested to a maximum temperature of 50°C using air blowers or electrical blankets.
Interpass temperature shall not exceed:
150°C for nickel based and austenitic stainless steels
125°C for duplex steel
100°C for super duplex steels.
Back purging shall be used. Oxygen content shall be between 500 and 1000 ppm (the actual
value shall be recorded).
Vickers hardness surveys shall be performed as required below:
If required in the PPS, CTOD tests shall be performed as per DNV-OS-F101 (appendix A and B)
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Minimum recommended value (to be stated in the PPS) for CTOD test is 0.25 mm. Dimensional
For clad pipes, pipe ends dimensions shall as a minimum be in line with premium requirements
level A (refer to Annex J).
Finishing
Pickling and passivation shall be performed on pipes on the finished state. Where pickling and
passivation of the plates have been performed, it can be limited to the seam weld +10 mm on
both sides on the finished product. During any pickling and passivation operation, the carbon
steel shall be fully protected during pickling and passivation.
Marking
In addition to designation as required in section 11, pipes shall be designated with:
The UNS number of the cladding material.

Example: ... API5L X65 ... - C WT3 UNS32205.

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Handling, transport and storage
The Supplier shall take all necessary precautions during handling, transport and storage to
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Annex V (normative) Specific additional requirements for lined

pipes
Introduction
A lined pipe is a bimetallic pipe whose structure is as described on the following sketch. A CRA
(Corrosion Resistant Alloy) layer is mechanically expanded against the backing steel.
CRA shall be chosen with Corrosion specialists, depending on project particular issues (type of
effluent, erosion ...), among the following list:
Austenitic stainless steel (UNS 31603 or UNS N031703)
22% duplex stainless steel (UNS S31803)
25% superduplex stainless steel (UNS S31804)
Nickel based alloys: alloy 825 (UNS N08825) and alloy 625 (UNS N06625).
All requirements of DNV-OS-F101 Section 7D and API SPEC 5LD are applicable where this
appendix does not state overriding requirements.
Strength from the liner shall not be utilised in the design except for pressure containment.
Project particular specification (PPS)
The following information shall be added to the PPS:
The liner CRA grade
The maximum axial strain during laying and high pressure/high temperature operation
The minimum PREN value if necessary (to be discussed with Corrosion specialists)
The weld overlay distance if the minimum value of 150 mm given in the present
specification is not sufficient for inspection purposes (AUT inspection of high wall
thickness pipes for example).
The base is not to require any SSC or HIC tests due to resistance of CRA to sour
environment. However, it shall be confirmed by Corrosion specialists that no SSC or HIC
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Supplier pre-qualification
Supplier shall provide documented evidences (test data, track record, calculations ...) to
demonstrate that their lined pipe product is qualified for the intended service. As a minimum this
shall demonstrate that the pipe can:
Accommodate the axial strain levels specified in the PPS
Withstand a rapid depressurisation of the pipeline system without any damage.
Where reel-lay is envisaged, Supplier shall demonstrate throughout:
Calculations notes
Full scale reeling tests on relevant pipes in terms of dimensions: D/t ratio, liner thickness
... and in terms of materials: carbon steel API SPEC 5L grade and CRA
that the proposed lined pipes are suitable for reel-lay with a sufficient margin regarding risks of
liner wrinkling.
Lined pipe manufacturing

Before weld liner insertion and expansion, C-Mn surfaces in contact with CRA shall be:
Blast cleaned to a surface cleanliness of ISO 8501 Sa2
Cleaned, dried and free from any dust or particles. It shall be demonstrated by the
Manufacturer that moisture at the interface between the liner and the carbon-steel
backing pipe is strictly controlled. Humidity shall be less than 80% and carbon steel and
CRA pipes temperatures shall be at least 5°C above the dew point.
Weld overlay shall be performed on minimum a 100 mm distance from pipe ends (see. sketch
below) . An internal clamp shall be used during overlay welding to avoid any lifting-off of the
liner due to weld shrinkage.
Machining of the weld overlay shall be carried out to minimise step change between overlay and
liner.
Plastic straining > 0.5% of the C-Mn backing pipe during liner expansion process is not allowed.
In addition, the cumulated plastic straining resulting from the carbon steel pipe manufacturing
process (final cold expansion) and the liner expansion process shall not exceed 1.5%.
CRA pipes manufacturing
The CRA pipes shall be manufactured in accordance with API SPEC 5LC supplemented by the
following requirements:
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Electric resistance welding is prohibited.

Seam weld shall be inspected by X-rays (100%).
Seamless pipes shall be inspected by AUT (100%) for longitudinal and transverse
defects.
Liner materials shall comply with ISO 15156 requirements.
No girth welds (jointers) are permitted in the CRA liner.
The completed CRA liner pipe shall be supplied in the solution annealed condition,
pickled and passivated prior to lining. Pipe surfaces shall be free of scale spatter and
solution annealing residues after pickling.
Corrosion testing of CRA pipe according to ASTM G48 method A shall be performed
from specimens sampled in the first production pipe. Test samples shall be previously
strained up to the expected straining level due to liner expansion process. Test
temperature shall be 50°C and test duration shall be 24 hours. The maximum allowable
2
weight loss is 4.0 g/m .
ASTM G48 method A test shall be replaced by ASTM A262 practice E test for UNS
31603 and UNS N031703 austenitic stainless steels.
Corrosion testing of CRA pipe according to ASTM G28 method A shall be performed on
UNS N08825 and UNS N06625 materials. Test samples shall be previously strained up
to the expected straining level due to liner expansion process. Test duration shall be 120
hours. The maximum allowable corrosion rate shall be 50 mpy.
Particular requirements in terms of dimensional tolerances: outer diameter, out of
roundness, wall thickness variations and straightness shall be issued by lined pipe
Manufacturer and submitted to Company for approval at the bid stage.
Carbon steel pipe manufacturing
Carbon steel pipe shall be manufactured as per the present specification requirements.
Nevertheless, particular requirements in terms of dimensional tolerances: internal diameter, out
of roundness, wall thickness variations and straightness shall be issued by lined pipe
Manufacturer and submitted to Company for approval at the bid stage.
Overlay welding
Overlay welding process shall be previously qualified in accordance with the ISO 15614-7
standard with the following additional requirements:
Only the following welding processes are acceptable:
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) including hot wire GTAW
- Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).
Welding direction shall be the circumferential direction,
A minimum of two layers welding overlay process shall be used to limit dilution effects
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Chemical analysis shall be performed on the CRA side as closed as possible to the
interface with the carbon steel to check chemical composition of the weld overlay and in
particular absence of dilution effects (the reference being the chemical composition of
the filler material),
For duplex and super-duplex steels, metallographic investigations shall be performed:
- Ferrite content shall be determined as per ASTM E562. Ferrite content shall be 40 -
55%
- Austenite spacing shall be determined as per DNV-RP-F112 Appendix B. Austenite
spacing shall be maximum 30 µm.
Hardness values shall fulfil requirements given in the table below:
Weld overlay shall be machined before girth-welding so that there is no step between
the liner and the weld overlay.
It shall be demonstrated from metallographic investigations that:
- The maximum penetration of the weld overlay inside the carbon steel is 0.5 mm.
- The interface between the carbon steel and the weld overlay is regular and peak to
trough variations shall especially not exceed 0.3 mm (see. sketch below).
Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Tests of lined pipes

The following tests shall be performed during MPQT:
Chemical analysis of CRA pipe shall be compliant with API SPEC 5LD Table 1
requirements.
Corrosion testing of CRA pipe according to ASTM G48 method A shall be performed
from specimens sampled in the first production pipe. Test samples shall be previously
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temperature shall be 50°C and test duration shall be 24 hours. The maximum allowable
2
weight loss is 4.0 g/m .
ASTM G48 method A test shall be replaced by ASTM A262 practice E test for UNS
31603 and UNS N031703 austenitic stainless steels.
Corrosion testing of CRA pipe according to ASTM G28 method A shall be performed on
UNS N08825 and UNS N06625 materials. Test samples shall be previously strained up
to the expected straining level due to liner expansion process. Test duration shall be 120
hours. The maximum allowable corrosion rate shall be 50 mpy.
Hardness measurements shall be performed in weld overlay and fulfill the following
requirements.
Six face bend tests at both pipe ends in the weld overlay area (twelve tests).
Tests Location CRA layer

1 Compression side
2 Tension side
3 Compression side
4 Tension side
5 Compression side
6 Tension side
Test specimens shall be bent through 180° over a diameter equal to twice the thickness of the
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No disbonding between the carbon steel and the weld overlay shall be observed. No surface
cracks shall be evidenced.
Three cross section specimens shall be taken from the weld overlay. The samples shall
be cut to expose weld cross sections, polished and appropriately etched. The welds
shall be microscopically and macroscopically examined. No micro-cracks, cracks or
disbondments shall be present. Presence of grain boundaries carbides or intermetallic
phases is not permitted.
Three full scale bending tests up to the maximum axial strain level given in the PPS shall
be carried out after strain ageing simulation (1 hour at 250°C).
These tests shall be carried out without any internal pressure. Take benefit from internal
pressure during testing might be considered by Company on a case by case basis when
plastic straining mainly occurs during operation due to lateral buckling, upheaval
No wrinkling of the liner shall be observed.

Three push-out or elastic compression tests shall be carried out to determine the
gripping force present between the CRA liner and the base material. Single gripping
force values shall be maximum ± 10% around the average value. Values shall be
recorded.
Three push-out or elastic compression tests shall be carried out for information only after
coating thermal cycle simulation (250°C - details to be agreed during pre-production
meeting) to determine the gripping force present between the CRA liner and the base
material. Values shall be recorded.
Production tests of lined pipes
Production tests shall be performed at a frequency of 1 test every 50 pipes.
All the tests required during MPQT except full scale bend tests and gripping force
measurements after coating thermal cycle simulation are mandatory.
The test method and procedure for the measurement of the gripping force shall be the same
than that considered during MPQT. Measured gripping force shall be recorded and shall be ±
15% around the average value determined during MPQT.
Dimensional, weight and surface conditions
The following additional requirements shall apply:
Wall thickness shall be automatically measured over 100 mm of each pipe end on the
whole circumference area before weld overlay and after weld overlay and machining to
check the CRA liner thickness.
No variations of more than ± 0.5 mm, around the required nominal value of the CRA
thickness given in the PPS, are accepted.
Inspection
Incoming CRA pipes shall be submitted to Ferroxyl tests following ASTM A380 in areas mutually
agreed with the inspector and chrloride contamination check following ISO 8502-9. No ferritic
2
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CRA and carbon steel pipes shall be inspected before the lining process.
All following inspection shall be carried out after mechanical expansion, overlay welding and
hydrotesting.
Inspection shall be performed with the following additional amendments:
100% visual inspection of the CRA liner is required. Surface defects on the liner surface
shall be removed and the remaining thickness (checked by UT) shall be within the
specified limits.
100% eddy current inspection of liner weld seam from inner side is required after lining.
100% dye penetrant inspection of weld overlay internal surfaces after machining. No
defects (porosities, cracks ...) shall be observed.
100% dye penetrant inspection of both pipe ends sections is required. No disbanding
between the carbon steel and the liner weld overlay shall be evidenced.
100% X-rays inspection of seal welds.

100% either ultrasonic or eddy current inspection of the liner interface with carbon steel
shall be performed. This inspection should be a go-no-go inspection. No gap higher than
0.1 mm is permitted.
Mill hydrostatic testing
Mill hydrostatic pressure shall be determined as follow:
Only fresh water with a chloride ion content of less than 50 ppm shall be used for the test. After
the test, the pipe shall be dried and kept dried by the use of end caps.
Weldability tests (when so required in the PPS)
The test shall consist of butt welding together two pipes sections in the 5G vertical uphill
position using a mutually agreed welding process. The heat input range shall also be mutually
agreed.
The welds shall be single sided.
Drying is requested to a maximum temperature of 50°C using air blowers or electrical blankets.
Interpass temperature shall not exceed:
150°C for nickel based and austenitic stainless steels
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Vickers hardness surveys shall be performed as required below:

If required in the PPS, CTOD tests shall be performed as per DNV-OS-F101 (appendix A and B)
on SENB specimens with notch location FL+2 mm and FL+ 5 mm, NQ direction.
Maximum hardness values shall be as per previously.
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Dimensional
For clad pipes, pipe ends dimensions shall as a minimum be in line with premium requirements
level A (refer to Annex J).
Marking
In addition to designation as required, pipes shall be designated with:
The clad th
The UNS number of the cladding material. Example: ... API5L X65 ... - L WT3 UNS32205.
Handling, transport and storage

The Supplier shall take all necessary precautions during handling, transport and storage to
prevent pipes from corrosion and CRA layer from being in contact with any ferritic pollution.

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Annex W (normative) Model for PPS

The PPS shall be only a collection of datasheets to complete this document. A datasheet shall
be issued for each line. The following datasheet format shall be used.

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COMPANY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Validity : 3 Years SPECIFICATION CARBON STEEL, CLAD AND LINED

GENERAL SPECIFICATION PIPELINES - RISERS

CARBON STEEL, CLAD AND LINED PIPE MANUFACTURING FOR

LINEPIPE APPLICATIONS ACCORDING TO API SPEC 5L AND DNV-OS-

Second adaptation including minor modification for referential that referring to

Owning entity: RPE/MAT Managing entity: RPE

Validity : 3 Years SPECIFICATION CARBON STEEL, CLAD AND LINED

Digital Signature Section

No Role Name Position Entity Date

Validity : 3 Years SPECIFICATION CARBON STEEL, CLAD AND LINED

3. Normative references ............................................................................................................ 13

6. Pipe grade, steel name and delivery condition ....................................................................... 14

Validity : 3 Years SPECIFICATION CARBON STEEL, CLAD AND LINED

9.11 Dimensions, mass and tolerances ................................................................................................ 27

10. Inspection ............................................................................................................................. 35

11. Marking ................................................................................................................................ 39

11.3 Couplings markings .................................................................................................................... 40

12. Coatings and thread protectors ............................................................................................. 40

13. Retention of records.............................................................................................................. 40

Validity : 3 Years SPECIFICATION CARBON STEEL, CLAD AND LINED

Annex R (normative) Heat treatment facilities (furnace and quenching bath)................................ 91

Validity : 3 Years SPECIFICATION CARBON STEEL, CLAD AND LINED

API RP 5L1 Recommended Practice for Railroad Transportation of Line Pipe

API RP 5L3 Drop-Weight Tear Tests on Line Pipe

Validity : 3 Years SPECIFICATION CARBON STEEL, CLAD AND LINED

API RP 5LW Recommended Practice for Transportation of Line Pipe on

API SPEC 5L Specification for Line Pipe

API SPEC 5LC Specification for CRA Line Pipe

API SPEC 6A Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment

ASME BPVC Section V Non Destructive Examination

ASTM A262 Standard Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular

ASTM A263 Standard Specification for Stainless Chromium Steel-Clad Plate

ASTM A264 Standard Specification for Stainless Chromium-Nickel Steel-Clad

ASTM A265 Standard Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy-Clad

ASTM A380 Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of

ASTM A991 Standard Test Method for Conducting Temperature Uniformity

ASTM B424 Standard Specification for Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu Alloy (UNS N08825,

ASTM B443 Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum

ASTM B499 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknesses

Validity : 3 Years SPECIFICATION CARBON STEEL, CLAD AND LINED

ASTM E562 Standard Test Method for Determining Volume Fraction by

ASTM G28 Standard Test Methods of Detecting Susceptibility to

Corrosion Test Specimens

BS 7448 (Parts 1; 2) Fracture mechanics toughness tests - Parts 1; 2

DNV-OS-F101 Submarine Pipeline Systems - Section 7D

DNV-RP-C203 Fatigue Design of Offshore Steel Structures

DNV-RP-F112 Design of duplex stainless steel subsea equipment exposed to

EN 10160 Ultrasonic testing of steel flat product of thickness equal or

EN 10163 (Parts 1; 2) Delivery requirements for surface condition of hot-rolled steel

EN 10204 Metallic products - Types of inspection documents

ISO 10893 (Parts 6; 9) Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Parts 6; 9

Validity : 3 Years SPECIFICATION CARBON STEEL, CLAD AND LINED

ISO 14344 Welding consumables - Procurement of filler materials and

ISO 15614-7 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic

materials - Welding procedure test - Part 7: overlay welding

ISO 17640 Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing -

Techniques, testing levels, and assessment

ISO 2178 Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic substrates. Measurement of

ISO 8502-9 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

ISO 9001 Quality managements systems - Requirements.

ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT