Refining & Chemicals

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Welding-Materials

GS RC WAM 100

Components of metallic pipes

00 09/2013 Original issue

Rev. Date Subject of revision

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Contents

Foreword ........................................................................................................................ 4

1. Subject ..................................................................................................................... 4

2. Reference documents ............................................................................................. 4

2.1 Priority rules .................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Deviations ....................................................................................................................... 6

3. Applicability ............................................................................................................. 7

4. Definitions of terms................................................................................................. 7

5. Quality Assurance ................................................................................................... 7

6. Design ...................................................................................................................... 7

7. Guarantee ................................................................................................................ 7
7.1 Materials and manufacturing ........................................................................................... 7
7.2 Conflict / Deviation with the specified requirements ........................................................ 8
7.3 Material acceptance ........................................................................................................ 8

8. General technical requirements ............................................................................. 8

8.1 Mechanical properties ..................................................................................................... 9
8.2 Prove of compliance with the general technical requirements ....................................... 10

9. Specific technical requirements .......................................................................... 10

9.1 Forged fittings ............................................................................................................... 10
9.2 Tubular fittings .............................................................................................................. 10
9.3 Fusion welded pipes with metal filler ............................................................................. 11
9.4 Electrically welded carbon steel pipes without metal filler .............................................. 11
9.5 "High-stressed" pipes and fittings .................................................................................. 11
9.6 Flanges and metallic ring-joint gaskets ......................................................................... 12
9.7 Static gaskets (excluding metallic ring–joint gaskets) and compression packings ......... 13

10. Guarantee of retaining hydrostatic pressure...................................................... 13

11. Wet H 2 S service..................................................................................................... 14

12. Inspection / Acceptance ....................................................................................... 14

12.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 14

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12.2 Inspection documents ................................................................................................... 14

13. Delivery conditions ............................................................................................... 16

13.1 Varnish coating ............................................................................................................. 16
13.2 Pipe lengths .................................................................................................................. 16
13.3 Preparation of butt welding ends ................................................................................... 16

14. Marking .................................................................................................................. 16

14.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 16
14.2 Positive Material Identification - PMI ............................................................................. 17

15. Prove of compliance with the specific technical requirements ........................ 17

Appendix 1 Specimen certificate of conformity ................................................................... 18

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Foreword
Engineering Companies and Design Offices that are contractually bound to TOTAL, are obliged
to always check that the applicable regulations, in particular regarding SAFETY, QUALITY and
protection of the ENVIRONMENT, do not impose more restrictive measures. If they do,
alternative solutions in accordance with the regulations must be submitted in writing to TOTAL.
Except for when it is used internally, the application of this specification is systematically
covered by a contract.
Caution, for new equipment, this specification supersedes the following specifications:
• GS RM PVA 202 Rev 01 dated 08/2006
• GS TP WAM 003 Rev 00 dated 10/2008
The main purpose of this specification is to summarise and to describe the generally followed
procedures for selecting piping components, in order to design and manufacture piping
conveying fluids of various kinds under pressure in the safest conditions and for an optimum life
span.
The Manufacturer must review this specification in cooperation with the Notified Body of his
choice, in order to assure its conformity, in particular, with the requirements of the European
Pressure Equipment Directive if applicable.
In addition to legislative aspects, this specification is intended to summarise the minimum
technical requirements which may not, under any circumstances, conflict with the applicable
regulations.

1. Subject
This specification sets out the general and specific requirements for piping components as used
for projects carried out in TOTAL refineries and petrochemical units. It shall be used as a
mandatory supplement to material requisitions.
This specification concerns in particular pipes, fittings, flanges, bolting and gaskets.

2. Reference documents
The reference documents listed below form an integral part of this General Specification. Unless
otherwise stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant appendices
and supplements, is the latest revision published at the EFFECTIVE DATE of the CONTRACT.
Standards

Reference Title
ISO 148-1 Metallic materials - Charpy pendulum impact test - Part 1 : test method
EN ISO 148-1
ISO 9001 Quality management systems - Requirements
ISO 15156 Petroleum and natural gas industries — Materials for use in H2S-
NACE MR 0175 containing environments in oil and gas production
EN 1759-1 Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and
accessories, Class designated - Part 1 : steel flanges NPS 1/2 to 24

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Reference Title
EN 10028 Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes
EN 10204 Metallic products - Types of inspection documents
EN 10216-2 Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes - Technical delivery
conditions - Part 2 : non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated
temperature properties
EN 10217-5 Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes - Technical delivery conditions -
Part 5 : submerged arc welded non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with
specified elevated temperature properties
EN 10253-2 Butt welding pipe fittings - Part 2 : non alloy and ferritic alloy steels with
specific inspection requirements
EN 12560-5 Flanges and their joints - Gaskets for Class-designated flanges - Part 5 :
metallic ring-joint gaskets for use with steel flanges
NF E 29-204 Industrial pipeworks - Forged steel flanges and collars - Materials -
Mechanical properties - Fabrication - Tests
NF A 49-289 Steel tubes. Butt welding tubular fittings used at low and high temperature.
Non alloy, alloy and stainless steels. Dimensions. Technical delivery
conditions

Professional documents
Reference Title
API RP 582 Welding guidelines for the chemical, oil, and gas industries
ASTM Standard specification for forged or rolled alloy and stainless steel pipe
A182/A182M flanges, forged fittings, and valves and parts for high-temperature service

Regulations

Reference Title
European Directive Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
97/23/EC approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning pressure
of 29 May 1997 equipment (PED)

Codes
Reference Title
ASME B16.20 Metallic gaskets for pipe flanges: ring-joint, spiral-wound, and jacketed
ASME B16.36 Orifice flanges
ASME B31.3 Process piping – ASME code for pressure piping
CODETI French construction code for industrial piping (available in English)

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TOTAL General Specifications

Reference Title
GS RC INS 200 Process connections for instruments and analysers
GS RC PVA 102 Refining & Chemicals piping classes
GS RC PVA 200 Metallic piping
GS GR PVA 202 Type approval of static seal for piping and gland packing
LI RC PVA 202 List of approved static seal and gland packing
GS RC WAM 101 Welding of metallic pipes
GS RC WAM 102 Inspection of metallic pipes
GS RC WAM 200 Fabrication and inspection of forged steel valves
GS RC WAM 201 Fabrication and inspection of cast steel valves
GS RC WAM 202 Fabrication and inspection of welded steel valves
GS RC WAM 211 Additional requirements for metallic piping, pressure and safety
accessories for special services (H 2 S, H 2 , …)

Other documents
Reference Title
Fiches orientation http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/pressure-and-
gas/documents/ped/guidelines/index_fr.htm

2.1 Priority rules

The subject of this specification shall satisfy, in descending order of priority, the requirements of:
• the local regulations, when applicable,
• the project’s Job specification, when existing,
• this specification,
• other codes, specifications and standards to which this specification refers.
In the event of conflicting requirements between the selected construction code and these other
codes, specifications and standards (if they are stipulated by a particular contract), the most
restrictive requirement shall apply.

2.2 Deviations
Any deviation from the requirements of this specification may be suggested by the General
contractor, Engineering company, Manufacturer or Contractor, if he considers such deviation
beneficial for reducing the cost and/or completion time, provided that it does not compromise
the safety of personnel or the regulatory requirements (when such regulations apply).
Deviations must be submitted to TOTAL, as a variant with the necessary justifications, and must
receive the written approval of TOTAL.

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3. Applicability
The present specification shall be considered as a compilation of good engineering practices as
normally applied in TOTAL refineries and petrochemical units.
This specification does not apply to valve components for which shall be referred to TOTAL
specifications GS RC WAM 200, GS RC WAM 201 and GS RC WAM 202.
This specification applies to all piping components in carbon steel, low-alloy and alloy steel and
to piping components in austenitic or austenitic-ferritic stainless steel.

4. Definitions of terms
• Supplier
The recipient of an order for piping components. The Supplier may be the Manufacturer, a
"Fabricator" or an "Retailer".
• PED: Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC
• DN :Nominal Diameter

5. Quality Assurance
The Manufacturer, the Fabricator and the Retailer shall hold a Quality Assurance certification
issued under the ISO 9001 standard.
The General Contractor or the Engineering Company, at its own initiative or at the request of
TOTAL, can:
• audit the quality organisation before and during the manufacturing process;
• during the manufacturing process, obtain all documents substantiating the qualifications of
the persons carrying out the work, the compliance of the components and the
documentation used and issued;
• ensure that the work is carried out correctly at the Manufacturer's, the Fabricator's or the
Retailer's.

6. Design
The components shall be designed, manufactured, inspected and accepted in compliance with
the requirements of the applicable regulations and code.

7. Guarantee
7.1 Materials and manufacturing
The Supplier shall guarantee that all piping components (pipes, fittings, flanges, bolting,
gaskets, etc.) delivered in accordance with the order, are free from manufacturing and quality
defects of the materials used, and that they meet the requirements as specified in the
equipment requisitions, specifications, reference norms and standards.
All piping components shall be obtained from factories that are approved by TOTAL. For fibre,
graphite or PTFE gaskets or for spiral-wound gaskets, the products supplied shall be type-
approved by the TOTAL Group (see list LI RC PVA 202).
All piping components and their materials shall comply with the referenced norms and
standards, and with the requirements of this specification.

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7.2 Conflict / Deviation with the specified requirements

The Purchaser shall consider that, unless the Supplier stipulates specific deviations in his bid, all
the materials supplied shall strictly comply with the requirements of the material requisition and
with the standards, norms and specifications indicated in the order. Any deviation may result in
the cancellation of the order for the materials concerned without liability on the Purchaser.
Any deviation to the material requisition or this specification shall be subject to prior approval in
writing by TOTAL. They shall be entered on the form specifically provided for this purpose,
attached to the particular purchase terms and conditions.
In case of deviation or conflict between the specified manufacturing standards or norms, codes,
etc., the most stringent requirement shall apply. Any deviation or conflict shall be brought to
TOTAL's attention. The Supplier shall request a written clarification for each deviation or conflict
found during the bid phase.
If no clarification is requested before the order is placed, the Supplier shall be considered at fault.
Clarifications made by TOTAL after the order, in case it concerns the Supplier’s fault, shall in no
circumstances result into price increments.

7.3 Material acceptance

The inspection and acceptance of the materials by the Purchaser's inspectors or by their
appointed representatives shall never release the Supplier from his contractual responsibilities
and guarantees when the order was accepted.

8. General technical requirements

The components shall be supplied in accordance with the standards referenced in the
applicable piping classes or in the specific specifications of the order.
The requirements relating to the materials and welding defined in document GS RC WAM 101
must be met.
All the tubes and pipe fittings shall have undergone a heat treatment which gives the material
the microstructure and mechanical characteristics of the original product, completed by a
corrosion resistance for stainless steels.
All stainless steel pipes, either longitudinally welded or not, shall be supplied being solution
treated and quenched, and with calibrated ends.
All the inspections shall be performed using certified processes and carried out by personnel with
the appropriate qualification level, and with reference to recognised international standards. In
particular, the non-destructive inspections and tests shall meet specification GS RC WAM 102.
All the low-alloy steel materials and stainless steel materials covered by the specification herein
shall have a Material Identification Inspection. These inspections shall be carried out on the
base materials, but also on the deposited metal in the case of welded components. The material
elements concerned by these checks are specified in document GS TP WAM 001.
The inside of pipes and fittings shall be free of scale and free of defects that could be detected
by inside and outside visual examination.
In addition to everything specified in the standards, codes or specifications as referenced in the
materials requisitions, the chemical composition (by heat number or product analyses) of carbon
steel materials intended for welding shall be subject to the following limitations:
• Carbon 0.23% max for pipes, tubular fittings and steel plates and 0.25% max for forged products.

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The sulphur and phosphorous contents shall be less than 0.035 % for non-alloy steels and
0.030% for alloy steels.

8.1 Mechanical properties

8.1.1 General
The maximum tensile yield strength shall not exceed 800N/mm² at ambient temperature for
austenitic or austenitic-ferritic stainless steels, or 700N/mm² for other steels for which the yield
strength shall not exceed 90% of the tensile strength.
The measured tensile yield strength of the steel from which pipes and tubular fittings are made,
shall not exceed a supplementary 150N/mm² of the guaranteed minimum tensile yield strength as
defined by the referenced norm or standard. This requirement shall not apply to carbon steel as
defined in French and European standards EN 10216-2, EN 10217-5, EN 10253-2, NF A 49-289,
EN 10028 (part 1 to part 7) and NF E 29-204. Compliance with these standards implies by
definition compliance with the above specified requirement.
The elongation value shall be A≥14% according to a standardised procedure. For carbon and
alloy steels, the product Rm(A-2) shall be ≥ 10500.
The maximum hardness of carbon steel pipes, fittings and flanges in compliance with
ISO 15156 shall be less than 210HV10 (or 200HB). For all other services, the maximum
hardness shall be less than 235HV10 (or 225HB) like recommended by API RP 582.

8.1.2 Impact testing

In all cases, piping components must be supplied with the applicable material examinations
related to the rules for preventing rupture risks as defined by the applicable pressure design
code. Impact testing includes all welds (refers to ASME B31.3, § 323.3).
Unless otherwise specified and when required, test pieces shall be sampled according to the
requirements of each of the standards and norms defining the products.
All steel components shall have a minimum impact energy, guaranteed and/or measured on
Charpy V-notch test pieces according to ISO 148-1, of:
• ≥ 27J average for ferritic and alloy steels,
• ≥ 40J average for austenitic and austenitic-ferritic steels.
These requirements shall apply for test temperatures satisfying the Minimum Allowable
Temperature (M.A.T.) criteria as defined by the applicable pressure design code regarding the
Minimum Design Metal Temperature (M.D.M.T.) chosen by the Purchaser or defined in the
piping class specification. The test temperature shall not be above 20°C.
In the absence of information from the Purchaser (MDMT/MAT). The default test temperature
shall be -20°C.
According to ASME B31.3, carbon steel pipes and fittings shall be impact tested depending on
design minimum metal temperature-thickness combination (refers to ASME B31.3, § 323.3, Fig.
And table 323.2.2.A).
For piping manufacturing according to CODETI and for all the materials defined by the norms (or
standards) for which no guarantee of impact strength quantified is defined in terms of brittle fracture
energy (as with certain American standards and cast steel standards), an impact test on three ISO
V test pieces shall be carried out on each batch to ensure that the average impact energy is 27J or
more. Only one single value may be below the specified value as long as it is not less than 20J.

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When it is not possible to sample test pieces even in reduce size (e.g. small-sized components),
the material certificates shall be completed with a certificate of compliance with the minimum
requirements of European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC (if applicable), applicable
code, and with the specification used in the order. If the Manufacturer and the Supplier have a
quality system certified by a certification body based in the European Union, then this certificate
of compliance may be issued by the Supplier. A "specimen" certificate is attached to this
specification in Appendix 1.

8.2 Prove of compliance with the general technical requirements

Compliance with the above mentioned requirements shall be guaranteed by the information
given in the inspection and examination documents.

9. Specific technical requirements

9.1 Forged fittings
The chosen manufacturing method shall ensure a satisfactory forging ratio and an orientation of
the metal fibres in the most favourable direction concerning stress flow.
The fittings shall be forged or stamped to dimensions as close as possible to the final
dimensions.
For forged pieces, the overall forging ratio shall not be less than 3.
Small fittings (ND < 50) may be machined from forged bar stock or seamless tubular forged bar
provided that the centre line of the fitting is in the same axis as the fibres of the initial solid or
tubular bar.
For this reason, it is not allowed that flanges, bends and tees are made from a bar.
All forged fittings shall undergo a normalising heat treatment or normalising followed by
tempering.

9.2 Tubular fittings

9.2.1 General
Welded fittings are not acceptable unless explicitly specified in the order's technical requisition
or in the piping class specification. In any other case, a written concession request shall be
submitted for Purchaser's approval before the delivery.

9.2.2 Tees
The supply of "extruded welding tees", which are easily available on the market, is permitted on
the condition of prior verification and confirmation by the Engineering Company that they
comply exactly with the piping dimensions for which these components are designated.
In order to comply with the usual requirements of pressure design codes, "standard forged tees"
with butt welding ends, shall be supplied with the following requirements:
• the crotch thickness of the branch outlet, shall at the minimum be equal to 1.1 times the
nominal wall thickness of the branch specified by the standard,
• the crotch radius of the branch outlet shall be equal or bigger than the branch outlet
outside diameter.

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In all cases, both extruded and forged tees finally installed must comply with the initial design
requirements.

9.2.3 Fusion welded fittings

The weld coefficient of fusion welded fittings shall be ≥0.85. The percentage of non-destructive
tests will depend on the selected weld coefficient as well as any eventual additional requirement
as defined in the order’s technical requisition.
For a weld coefficient of 0.85, the radiographic examinations shall be carried out over a tenth of
the length of the welded joints of each component. This shall be a 100% examination for a weld
coefficient value of 1.
All stainless steel fittings, either longitudinally welded or not, shall be supplied being solution
treated and quenched.

9.2.4 Seamless or welded elbows

The maximum excess wall thickness of bends greater than 12" (300mm) shall at no point
exceed 30% of the specified nominal wall thickness defined in the norm or standard.
Miter bends are prohibited.

9.3 Fusion welded pipes with metal filler

The weld coefficient of fusion welded pipes shall be ≥ 0.85. The percentage of non-destructive
tests, executed on the Manufacturer’s site, will depend on the selected weld coefficient. They
shall comprise at least a radiographic examination of each end over 250mm.
For a weld coefficient of 0.85, the radiographic examination shall be carried out over a tenth of
the length of the welded joints of each pipe. This shall be a 100% examination for a weld
coefficient value of 1.

9.4 Electrically welded carbon steel pipes without metal filler

Only pipes manufactured in factories approved by TOTAL shall be accepted.
The weld area shall be heat treated (post weld stress relief heat treatment according to the
requirements of the reference standard but not below 538°C).
The non-destructive tests shall comprise at least:
• radiographic examination of each end over 250mm,
• ultrasonic examination on the part(s) of the weld that had no radiographic examination.

9.5 "High-stressed" pipes and fittings

For pipes and fittings being stressed beyond 80% of the acceptable calculated stress limit
(excluding hydrostatic testing cases), additional mechanical tests must be carried out to verify
that the dimensioning property or properties are maintained. This is particularly the case for
pipes and fittings for high temperature applications with "optimised" wall thicknesses.
Additional technical specifications shall be created on a case-by-case basis.

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9.6 Flanges and metallic ring-joint gaskets

9.6.1 General
The Manufacturer or Supplier shall ensure that the delivered parts are correctly forged. The
Supplier shall be able to prove the "correct metal fibre orientation", for instance by using French
standards NF E 29-204 (Annexe).
Flanges machined from solid or tubular forged bars is not permitted
Fabrication by centrifuging, casting or welding are not allowed for the manufacturing of flanges.
In any case, a hardness differential of 15 to 30 Brinell between flange and gasket shall be
ensured (the gasket being less hard).
RTJ flange faces shall have a minimum hardness of:
• 175 HB for AISI 304, 316, 321 and 347 type austenitic stainless steels,
• 150 HB for low-alloy steels (Cr ≤ 6%),
• 120 HB for non-alloy steels.
9.6.2 Orifice flanges
The flanges shall be in accordance with ASME B16.36 or EN 1759-1 and shall be:
• weld-neck,
• supplied in pairs,
• equipped with jack screws and drain plug.
The bore of the weld-neck flange of the flow metering assembly shall correspond to the internal
pipe diameter in which they have to be welded.
The tapping connections for instrumentation shall be of following type:
• NPT with seal weld for CLASS 600 / ISO PN 100 or below DN15 (1/2”),
• SW for CLASS 900 / ISO PN 150 or above DN20 (3/4”).
In all cases, the mating conditions shall comply with specification GS RM WAM 003.
The design requirements as described in specification GS RM INS 110 must be met.

9.6.3 Pulse tappings except for integral orifice transmitter

Between the primary measuring element (orifice flange, nozzle, etc.) inserted into the line and the
shut-off valves, tubular nipples made from pipe of a thickness according to the piping class of
TOTAL specification GS RC PVA 102 (Sch.160 min for ferritic steels and Schedule 80S min for
austenitic stainless steels up to Class 1500, Sch.160 for Class 2500) shall be used in all cases.
The tappings and valves or shut-off valves shall be oriented according to GS RC INS 200.
The mechanical machining of the tappings in the case of NPT connections on orifice flange
(class ≤ 600) shall be implemented with the greatest possible care in order to minimise the
initiation of ruptures and metal pull-out. The NPT connection shall be seal welded.

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9.6.4 Metallic ring-joint gaskets (R.T.J)

The applicable standards and the materials used to manufacture metallic ring–joint gaskets are
given in the applicable piping classes (see GS RC PVA 102).
Only forged ring type without welds or centrifugal casting ring type without welds is acceptable
except for rings in pure ARMCO iron and soft steel material grades.
Rings in ARMCO iron and soft steel material grades can be fabricated from plates.
Welding processes are forbidden.
In addition to EN 12560-5 and ASME B16.20, the maximum allowable hardnesses are limited
as follows for each material shown here under.
Material of Maximum hardness "Standard"
metallic ring-joint gasket Brinell HB Max (1) Rockwell HRB Max. (2) identification symbol
Soft iron 90 56 D
Steel with 4% to 6% chrome and
130 72 F5 (3)
0.5% molybdenum
X5Cr Ni 18-10 (Type 304) 160 76 S 304
X5Cr Ni Mo 17-12-2 (Type 316) 160 76 S 316
X6Cr Ni Ti 18-10 (Type 321) 160 76 S 321
X6 Cr Ni Nb 18-10 (Type 347) 160 76 S 347
(1) Brinell hardness measured under a load of 3000kg except for soft irons for which hardnesses are
measured under a load of 500kg
(2) Rockwell hardness measured under a load of 100kg with a 1.59 mm diameter ball
(3) The F5 identification relates only to chemical composition properties as specified in ASTM A182/A182M.

9.7 Static gaskets (excluding metallic ring–joint gaskets) and compression packings
Flange gaskets and compression stuffing box packings shall be type approved and be supplied
according to the requirements of specification GS GR PVA 202. In addition to this specification,
graphite gaskets and compression stuffing box packings shall always contain anti-oxidants for
temperatures applications above 300°C.
The graphite shall be at least 99% pure.
At the bid stage, the Supplier shall clearly state in writing that he shall only supply products that
are type-approved according to specification GS GR PVA 202 (a certificate of conformity must
be supplied for inclusion in the order).
Approved products are listed in LI RC PVA 202.
The outer centring ring of spiral-wound gaskets must be able to be fitted on flanged assemblies
according to EN 1759-1 using isometric metric thread bolting.

10. Guarantee of retaining hydrostatic pressure

All pipes and fittings shall be supplied with a factory hydrostatic test, or in its absence (only
permitted for fittings) with a guarantee of retaining hydrostatic pressure having a value which
must comply with the minimum hydrostatic pressure test value as defined by the applicable
legislation, the chosen pressure design code and applicable specifications.
For welded pipes, with or without filler metal, a factory hydrostatic test is mandatory.

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For fittings defined according to French standards EN 10253-2 and NF A 49-289, the
Engineering Company shall consider a k-coefficient of 0.8 as a minimum for 3 D curves, tees
and reducers and 0.50 as a minimum for 2 D curves.
The minimum values required for hydrostatic testing of pipes in the factory, or the value
mentioned for the guarantee that the components can retain a given hydrostatic pressure, shall
be clearly defined in the material requisitions.

11. Wet H2S service

Additional requirements applicable to piping components and pressure retaining devices are
given in GS RC WAM 211.

12. Inspection / Acceptance

12.1 General
Unless specific instructions are received from TOTAL, no materials shall be despatched without
prior inspection. It is the Supplier's responsibility to give adequate notice (at least two weeks in
advance) of the date on which the material is available for inspection.
All documents (certificates, reports, etc.) required by the material requisition and by this
specification shall be available to the Purchaser's representative at the same time as the
material to which they relate.
Inspection by TOTAL (or its representative) shall cover at least:
• quantities (length, number),
• dimensions (diameter, wall thickness, etc.),
• general condition of the products (protection, corrosion, pollution, impacts, scale, etc.),
• markings,
• material qualities ("PMI" identification inspections may be requested),
• technical documentation,
• packaging,
• delivery date, etc.

12.2 Inspection documents

Except for gaskets, all the materials covered by this specification shall be supplied with at least
three copies of the specific inspection documents which shall be a 3.1 or 3.2 type acceptance
test certificate as defined by EN 10204 or a 3.1B type as defined by ISO 10474, depending on
whether the Manufacturer has an appropriate quality assurance system certified by a competent
body established in the European Community and if he has been specifically assessed for the
concerned components.
For components intended for manufacturing in accordance with the requirements of Pressure
Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, a statement of conformity with the referenced material standards
or norms shall be supplied by the Manufacturer of the material in addition to the material
certificates (see PED Clarifications 7/20 – Clap sheet 188i).
For pipes, fittings and flanges, a specific production identifier shall be included in the inspection
documents. This shall appear on the corresponding material.

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Gaskets shall be supplied with a type 2.2 inspection report as defined by standard EN 10204 or
by ISO 10474. This document shall be issued by the Manufacturer and shall certify that the
products comply with the order specifications.
The above mentioned documentation shall mandatory accompany the materials with the
delivery (two copies).
12.2.1 Materials directly supplied by an Intermediary being holder of the order
The holder of the order shall ensure to supply only materials for which there is only one
intermediary between Purchaser and Manufacturer (or processing company). This is the case
for materials supplied from stock or not from stock, but originating directly from the
manufacturing factory or a post manufacturing company.
12.2.1.1 Pipes and fittings
Photocopies of 3.1 or 3.2 (or a 3.1B type as defined by ISO 10474) certificates shall be delivered
by the Manufacturer and be certified, by the Supplier’s quality manager, as complying with the
original certificate. The "Manufacturer" original shall be available on request for inspection by
either the representative of the client the client responsible for the acceptance test procedures or
by the Notified Body of the Manufacturer (according to the PED) of the pressure equipment.
12.2.1.2 Flanges and small-sized forged fittings
Photocopies of 3.1 or 3.2 (or a 3.1B type as defined by ISO 10474) certificates shall be delivered by
the Manufacturer of the bar stock or tubular bar, being certified by the post-manufacturing (machining)
company’s quality manager as complying with the original certificate. In addition, these certificates
shall be complemented by all original inspection documents relating to the work performed by the
post-manufacturing company, being validated by the Supplier’s quality control manager.
12.2.2 Repair materials
The Supplier (Intermediary) being holder of the order may procure materials from a second
Supplier, who shall be clearly identified, under the condition of:
• the prior approval of TOTAL on the origin of the Manufacturer and quality organisation of
the second Supplier;
• that the Supplier being holder of the order always verifies that the certificates match the
materials supplied;
• that a complete copy of the technical documentation, being certified correctly by the
quality control department of the Supplier holding the order, is submitted to the inspector
responsible for the acceptance test procedure.
Only one additional Intermediary is acceptable. If there is any doubt concerning the validity of
the material certificates, a copy of the certificate shall be sent to the Manufacturer for validation.
In all cases, the Manufacturer's documentation shall be accompanied by appropriate means of
identifying the materials to ensure traceability between the material and the documentation.
12.2.3 Welded components (pipes and fittings)
(PED Clarifications 7/19, CLAP sheet 187i)
In order to prove that piping incorporating welded components complies with the PED (when
applicable) the Manufacturer of the piping (or of the pressure equipment) requires certain documents:
• approval of the welding procedures,

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• approval of the welders/welding operatives,

• qualification of the non-destructive test operators,
• non-destructive testing reports,
• destructive testing reports,
• information on forming and heat treatment, etc. …
This information may be supplied in the form of a component certificate stating that the essential
requirements for manufacturing of the component have been observed.

13. Delivery conditions

13.1 Varnish coating
Unless otherwise specified in the order, no particular coating of paint or special varnish is
required on products such as:
• pipes,
• fittings,
• flanges.
The faces of the flanges shall be coated exclusively with a varnish that must imperatively be
PEELABLE, unless specifically requested otherwise in the call for tender and the order.

13.2 Pipe lengths

To minimize as much as possible the number of welds and the lost of length of pipes after cut,
the pipes shall be delivered in double lengths. No length shall be less than 9.8m.
Single lengths shall be acceptable after Purchaser's agreement. In that case, no length shall be
less than 4.8m.

13.3 Preparation of butt welding ends

The components shall be delivered with the ends cut square. The ends shall not have excessive
burrs.
The components shall be delivered with the ends chamfered as defined in the relevant
standards. For wall thicknesses greater than 22mm the type of chamfer shall be specified upon
TOTAL’s approval.

14. Marking
14.1 General
All components covered in this specification shall be identified by markings ensuring compliance
with the origin information given by the inspection document issued by the Manufacturer. As a
minimum, each part shall bear the indelible marking of the Manufacturer’s name and product
and the information required by the reference standard defining the product.
In addition, to distinguish materials in storage and during installation, a coloured band
approximately 20 mm wide shall be painted along the entire length of the pipes using the colour
code defined here after.

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"Conventional" carbon steels None

"Wet H2S service" carbon steels Orange red (RAL 2008 or equivalent)
Carbon steels with specified low-temperature properties Light green (RAL 6019 or equivalent)
Molybdenum chrome steels with ≤ 2% chrome content Red (RAL 3000 or equivalent)
Molybdenum chrome steels with > 2% but ≤ 4% chrome content Light blue (RAL 5012 or equivalent)
Molybdenum chrome steels with > 4% but ≤ 10% chrome content Fern green (RAL 6025 or equivalent)
"304L" type austenitic stainless steels with 16 to 20% chrome, 8 to Red (RAL 3000 or equivalent)
14% nickel and maximum of 0.03% carbon
"304" type austenitic stainless steels with 16 to 20% chrome and Light blue (RAL 5012 or equivalent)
8 to 14% nickel
"321 or 347" type austenitic stainless steels with 16 to 20% chrome, Yellow (RAL 1018 or equivalent)
8 to 14% nickel or titanium or niobium
"316" type austenitic stainless steels with 16 to 20% chrome, Light green (RAL 6019 or equivalent)
8 to 16% nickel and 2 to 4% molybdenum
"316L" type austenitic stainless steels with 16 to 20% chrome, Brown (RAL 8024 or equivalent)
8 to 16% nickel, 2 to 4% molybdenum and 0.03% maximum carbon

If the diameter of the tube is too small to paint the coloured band, the Supplier shall paint
coloured rings of 20mm wide at each end of the components.
The same colour code shall be applied to the fittings and flanges (longitudinal coloured band for
butt welding fittings and flanges, coloured rings for socket welding fittings).
The paint quality shall be chosen so as not to harm the marked material. For stainless steels,
lead or zinc based paints containing chlorides are not allowed.

14.2 Positive Material Identification - PMI

When specified in the order, all materials (pipes, fittings, flanges and RTJ joints) in alloy steels
and stainless steels shall be subject to a PMI inspection using a device of type of "Texas
Nuclear" or equivalent. The inspections shall be carried out on the basic materials and, where
appropriate, the welds, and shall verify the following items (quantity inspection):
• 1¼Cr–½Mo and 5Cr–½Mo: ............... Cr + Mo;
• 316 L stainless: .......................... Cr + Ni + Mo;
• 321 (or 347) stainless: ... Cr + Ni + Ti (or + Nb).
Each material inspected shall be stamped by the PMI inspector.
The inspection reports shall satisfy the same requirements as for the material certificates.
Whether or not carried out at the time of supply, the Positive Material Identification inspections
shall be carried out after assembly of the components. This shall apply to welded and non-
welded assemblies of components and accessories containing fluids.

15. Prove of compliance with the specific technical requirements

The Supplier's shall be responsible for providing the Purchaser with all documents proving that
the specific requirements mentioned above have been observed (welding procedure,
welder/operator qualification, certification, non-destructive or destructive test reports, etc.).

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Appendix 1

Appendix 1 Specimen certificate of conformity

Company XXX, with ISO 9XXX certification for XXX activities, guarantees that the items
covered in material certificate number XXX have been manufactured by company XXX with ISO
certification 9 XXX for XXX activities.
Company XXX guarantees that the material covered by certificate number XXX fully complies
with the requirements of European Directive 97/23/EC dated 29/05/1997, French code CODETI
2001 edition dated XX/XX/XXXX (when applicable for this order) and the technical specifications
in the order.
In particular, this material has the following properties:
• C ≤ 0.25%
• S ≤ 0.03 (alloy steel) and S ≤ 0.035 (carbon steel)
• P ≤ 0.03 (alloy steel) and P ≤ 0.035 (carbon steel)
• Rm ≤ 700 MPa
• A [5.65 . Sqr (So)] > 16% longitudinal
• A [5.65 . Sqr (So)] > 14% transversal
• Impact strength of 27J guaranteed at a temperature of XXXX °C or less.

Signed at ................................
On ................................
Signature

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